Rice #1 is an earth dam located in Mariposa County, California, built in 1950. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 25 ft25 ft tall and 300 ft long, taller than 50% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Rice #1
The primary purpose of Rice #1 is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Jordan Creek near Modesto.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across. Completed in 1950, 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 | Mariposa |
| Nearest City | Modesto |
| River/Stream | Jordan Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.76270, -120.07970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 10/22/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10387 |
| Federal ID | CA10387 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |