SCOTIA LOG POND - CA00504-3434
Dam Name: SCOTIA LOG POND
State: CA
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 02/04/2021
Incident Driver: Seepage/Internal Erosion
Incident Mechanism 1: Excessive/Increased Seepage
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDCA00504-3434
Incident DescriptionOwner reported seepage at the toe of the dam. Investigation found decayed stumps in the area where seepage was observed.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentNo
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)None
ResponseReservoir elevaiton lowered back to its restricted elevation, 2.7' below the drop inlet spillway.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeL
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)ST
EAPN
Dam Height24 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)210.00
Surface Area (acres)30.00
Year Completed1910
NID NumberCA00504
River NameTR EEL RIVER
Latitude40.4786
Longitude-124.108
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR, SAFETY OF DAMS
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesCA DSOD
