Four Mile Valley N0 4

Modoc, California· Built 1951· Earth· 8 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Four Mile Valley N0 4 is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1951 and is 75 years old. Its primary use is fire protection.

Physical Details

Dam Height 8 ft (taller than 0.7% in CA)
Dam Length1,485 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Normal Storage172 acre-ft
Year Completed1951 (75 years old)
NID IDCA10337

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: August 1, 2011
State Regulated: No

Ownership

USDA FS

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Four Mile Valley N0 4?

Four Mile Valley N0 4 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 Four Mile Valley N0 4?

Four Mile Valley N0 4 is owned by USDA FS (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Four Mile Valley N0 4 built?

Four Mile Valley N0 4 was completed in 1951, making it 75 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 Four Mile Valley N0 4?

Four Mile Valley N0 4 serves the following purposes: Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Four Mile Valley N0 4?

Four Mile Valley N0 4 has a dam height of 8 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 Four Mile Valley N0 4 last inspected?

Four Mile Valley N0 4 was last inspected on August 1, 2011. 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.