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COON CAMP

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March 23, 2025


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Coon Camp is a privately owned dam located in Lassen, California, specifically near the Swickard Ranch house. This earth dam, completed in 1900, stands at a height of 23 feet and serves primarily for water supply purposes, including irrigation. It holds a storage capacity of 548 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 79 acres, drawing water from the Tr Horse Lake river or stream.

Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Safety of Dams program, Coon Camp has been classified as a low hazard potential structure with a satisfactory condition assessment as of September 2017. Despite its age, regular inspections are conducted, with the last one taking place in October 2019. The dam is designed to handle normal discharges and is equipped with necessary safety features, although specific spillway details are not provided in the data. The surrounding area is deemed to be at a low risk, with no emergency action plan (EAP) currently in place.

Coon Camp serves as a vital water resource infrastructure in the region, ensuring a stable water supply for agricultural and domestic needs. Its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts underscore the importance of managing such structures to safeguard water resources and mitigate potential risks associated with aging infrastructure. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Coon Camp represents a piece of California's water management history, intertwining engineering ingenuity with environmental stewardship for a sustainable future.

Year_Completed 1900
Dam_Height 23
River_Or_Stream Tr Horse Lake
Dam_Length 1175
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 79
Hydraulic_Height 18
Drainage_Area 18.1
Nid_Storage 548
Hazard_Potential Low
Nid_Height 23
       

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