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Tehama County, California (near Kirkwood)

River/Stream: Brannin Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
830 ft
Reservoir Storage
990 acre-ft
Year Completed
1976
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
1,380 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2020-10-27

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA01115
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.87600, -122.21920
Age
50 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.