Lake County Sanitation District Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Lake County Sanitation District, located in Clearlake Highlands, California, is a vital water resource infrastructure managed by the local government.


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Summary

The dam, completed in 1972, serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, irrigation, and water supply for the surrounding area. With a dam height of 40 feet and a storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, the facility plays a crucial role in managing water resources in the region.

The dam on Tr Burns Val Creek is regulated and inspected by the California Department of Water Resources, Safety of Dams division, ensuring its safe operation and maintenance. Despite being classified as a high hazard potential structure, the dam's condition assessment in 2017 reported it as satisfactory. The facility also has an emergency action plan in place, with the last revision in 2020, to address any potential risks and ensure quick response in case of emergencies.

With its strategic location and importance for water supply, Lake County Sanitation District is a key player in the region's water management infrastructure. The facility's efficient operation and maintenance, along with regulatory oversight, contribute to safeguarding the local community from flood risks and ensuring a reliable water supply for various uses.

Year Completed

1972

Dam Length

1540

Dam Height

40

River Or Stream

Tr Burns Val Creek

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

40

Hydraulic Height

36

Drainage Area

0.36

Nid Storage

530

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

40
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.