George Fiock No. 1
Key Takeaway
George Fiock No. 1 is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1954 and is 72 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 19 ft (taller than 14.1% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 223 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00501 |
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
The Kuck Brothers
Private
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What is the hazard classification of George Fiock No. 1?
George Fiock No. 1 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 George Fiock No. 1?
George Fiock No. 1 is owned by The Kuck Brothers (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was George Fiock No. 1 built?
George Fiock No. 1 was completed in 1954, making it 72 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 George Fiock No. 1?
George Fiock No. 1 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 George Fiock No. 1?
George Fiock No. 1 has a dam height of 19 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 George Fiock No. 1 last inspected?
George Fiock No. 1 was last inspected on March 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.