Dorris Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyModoc
Nearest CityALTURAS, CALIFORNIA
River/StreamSTOCKDILL SLOUGH
Coordinates41.48809, -120.48937

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height25 ft
Dam Height25 ft
Dam Length3,860 ft
Year Completed1930 (96 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage33,000 acre-ft
Max Storage33,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage11,870 acre-ft
Surface Area843 acres
Drainage Area16 sq mi
Max Discharge852 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/23/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA10144
Federal IDCA10144
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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