Hines Brothers

Tr Pit River· Modoc, California· Built 1955· Earth· 14 ft tall
Low Hazard Water Supply Irrigation Private

Key Takeaway

Hines Brothers is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1955 and is 71 years old. Its primary use is water supply.

Physical Details

Dam Height 14 ft (taller than 6.7% in CA)
Dam Length1,660 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area40 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Year Completed1955 (71 years old)
NID IDCA00917

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: April 27, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR, Division of Safety of Dams

Ownership

Private Entity

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Hines Brothers?

Hines Brothers 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 Hines Brothers?

Hines Brothers is owned by Private Entity (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Hines Brothers built?

Hines Brothers was completed in 1955, making it 71 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 Hines Brothers?

Hines Brothers 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 Hines Brothers?

Hines Brothers has a dam height of 14 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 Hines Brothers last inspected?

Hines Brothers was last inspected on April 27, 2022. 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.