MISSELBECK - CA01027-3256
Dam Name: MISSELBECK
State: CA
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 06/03/2019
Incident Driver: Other
Incident Mechanism 1: Other
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDCA01027-3256
Incident DescriptionSediment build up in the reservoir has likely caused the entrance of the outlet works to become plugged. A combined release of ~1 cfs from both pipes while all four valves were fully open was observed during inspections.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)None
ResponseImmediate response by dam owner and Division of Safety of Dams
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeU
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)CS
EAPY
Dam Height96 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)3600.00
Surface Area (acres)113.00
Year Completed1920
NID NumberCA01027
River NameNFK COTTONWOOD CR
Latitude40.5003
Longitude-122.697
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR, SAFETY OF DAMS
Incident Time
Incident Duration
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesCA DSOD
