Miner's Ranch is a public utility located in Mt Ida Rd Crossing, Butte, California, along the West Fork of North Fork Honcut. This hydroelectric facility, designed by Bechtel and completed in 1962, serves multiple purposes including hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, and water supply. The earth dam, standing at 55 feet high with a hydraulic height of 90 feet, has a storage capacity of 896 acre-feet and a normal storage of 815 acre-feet. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled with a width of 100 feet, and it has a high hazard potential.

Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Miner's Ranch is regulated and inspected to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. The dam's condition assessment is not available, and it faces a moderate risk level. Despite its risk, Miner's Ranch has not experienced recent modifications and is in a condition deemed suitable for operation. The emergency action plan for the facility was last revised in January 2021, indicating ongoing efforts to ensure preparedness in case of an emergency. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Miner's Ranch offers a fascinating glimpse into the intersection of human engineering and natural resource management.