Big Dobe North
Key Takeaway
Big Dobe North is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1912 and is 114 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 9 ft (taller than 1.7% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00467 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Private Entity
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Big Dobe North?
Big Dobe North 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 Big Dobe North?
Big Dobe North is owned by Private Entity (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Big Dobe North built?
Big Dobe North was completed in 1912, making it 114 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 Big Dobe North?
Big Dobe North serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Big Dobe North?
Big Dobe North has a dam height of 9 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 Big Dobe North last inspected?
Big Dobe North was last inspected on June 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.