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Boggs and Warren is a privately owned water supply dam located in Modoc, California, along the East Sand Creek. Completed in 1922, this earth dam stands at a height of 12 feet and has a storage capacity of 1058 acre-feet. The primary purpose of this structure is for irrigation and water supply, serving the surrounding area with a surface area of 180 acres and a drainage area of 3.7 square miles.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources and regulated by the Safety of Dams agency, Boggs and Warren has a low hazard potential and is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in September 2017. The dam is inspected annually, with the last inspection conducted in August 2019. Situated in a region with a climate susceptible to fluctuations in water resources, this dam plays a crucial role in ensuring a stable water supply for agricultural and domestic use in the area.
Owned by a private entity, Boggs and Warren is an essential infrastructure contributing to water resource management in the region. With its historical significance dating back almost a century, this dam continues to provide valuable water supply for irrigation and other purposes, highlighting the importance of sustainable water management practices in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year_Completed | 1922 |
Dam_Height | 12 |
River_Or_Stream | East Sand Creek |
Dam_Length | 1000 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 180 |
Hydraulic_Height | 7.5 |
Drainage_Area | 3.7 |
Nid_Storage | 1058 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 12 |