Reservoir C is an earth dam located in Modoc County, California, built in 1911. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 850 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 Reservoir C
The primary purpose of Reservoir C 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).
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 850 feet across, has a storage capacity of 2,028 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 14 square miles. Completed in 1911, the structure is over a century old.
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 03/10/2016. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| Coordinates | 41.65972, -120.77222 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 850 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,028 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,028 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 845 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 03/10/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10325 |
| Federal ID | CA10325 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |