Reservoir M
Reservoir M is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reservoir M
The primary purpose of Reservoir M is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal).
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, has a storage capacity of 2,840 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2010. That was over 15 years ago.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| Coordinates | 41.66111, -120.87083 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,840 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,840 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 832 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2010 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10316 |
| Federal ID | CA10316 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |