Reservoir N
Reservoir N is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Reservoir N
The primary purpose of Reservoir N 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 7 feet tall and stretches 1,525 feet across, has a storage capacity of 628 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 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 | 41.62500, -120.88330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,525 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 628 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 628 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| 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 | CA10317 |
| Federal ID | CA10317 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |