Cummings Res No 2
Key Takeaway
Cummings Res No 2 is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 7 ft (taller than 0.1% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 1,394 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | CA10327 |
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
USDA FS
Federal Government
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What is the hazard classification of Cummings Res No 2?
Cummings Res No 2 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 Cummings Res No 2?
Cummings Res No 2 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Cummings Res No 2 built?
Cummings Res No 2 was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Cummings Res No 2?
Cummings Res No 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Cummings Res No 2?
Cummings Res No 2 has a dam height of 7 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 Cummings Res No 2 last inspected?
Cummings Res No 2 was last inspected on August 31, 2010. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.