Herring Creek Reservoir
Herring Creek Reservoir is a concrete dam located in Tuolumne County, California, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Herring Creek Reservoir
The primary purpose of Herring Creek Reservoir is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Herring Creek near Oakdale.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 68 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/22/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Nearest City | Oakdale |
| River/Stream | Herring Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.25150, -119.92736 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 68 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10224 |
| Federal ID | CA10224 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |