J&T Cattle Company No. 1
Key Takeaway
J&T Cattle Company No. 1 is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 2013 and is 13 years old. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 18.8% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 132 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Year Completed | 2013 (13 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01602 |
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
J&T Cattle Company
Private
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What is the hazard classification of J&T Cattle Company No. 1?
J&T Cattle Company 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 J&T Cattle Company No. 1?
J&T Cattle Company No. 1 is owned by J&T Cattle Company (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was J&T Cattle Company No. 1 built?
J&T Cattle Company No. 1 was completed in 2013, making it 13 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 J&T Cattle Company No. 1?
J&T Cattle Company No. 1 serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Other, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is J&T Cattle Company No. 1?
J&T Cattle Company No. 1 has a dam height of 22 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 J&T Cattle Company No. 1 last inspected?
J&T Cattle Company No. 1 was last inspected on February 8, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.