Feliz North Lake is an earth dam located in Mendocino County, California. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 630 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Feliz North Lake
The primary purpose of Feliz North Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Feliz Creek Ranch,llc (private). It impounds the Unnamed.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 630 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 55 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2022.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 38.98160, -123.13960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 630 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Feliz Creek Ranch,llc |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01610 |
| Federal ID | CA01610 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |