Double U Fish Ranch
Key Takeaway
Double U Fish Ranch is classified as high hazard in California. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 21 ft (taller than 17.3% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 0 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| NID ID | CA10414 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
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 Double U Fish Ranch?
Double U Fish Ranch is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Double U Fish Ranch?
Double U Fish Ranch is owned by Private Entity (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
How tall is Double U Fish Ranch?
Double U Fish Ranch has a dam height of 21 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 Double U Fish Ranch last inspected?
Double U Fish Ranch was last inspected on May 12, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.