Silt / Tails
Key Takeaway
Silt / Tails is classified as low hazard in California. Its primary use is water supply.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 2.3% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Max Storage | 160 acre-ft |
| NID ID | CA01576 |
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
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Silt / Tails?
Silt / Tails 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 Silt / Tails?
Silt / Tails is owned by information not available (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Silt / Tails?
Silt / Tails serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Silt / Tails?
Silt / Tails has a dam height of 10 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.