Barton

White Slough· Siskiyou, California· Built 1964· Earth· 13 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Irrigation Recreation Water Supply Private

Key Takeaway

Barton is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1964 and is 62 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 13 ft (taller than 5.6% in CA)
Dam Length570 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area52 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Year Completed1964 (62 years old)
NID IDCA00928

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: May 11, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR, Division of Safety of Dams

Ownership

Lava Lakes, LLC

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Barton?

Barton is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Barton?

Barton is owned by Lava Lakes, LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Barton built?

Barton was completed in 1964, making it 62 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Barton?

Barton serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Barton?

Barton has a dam height of 13 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Barton last inspected?

Barton was last inspected on May 11, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.