Poison Springs
California — Modoc County — Rock Creek
Location
| State | California |
| County | Modoc |
| River | Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.81880, -120.02670 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 7,120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 7,120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 493 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | September 9, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 0.5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1957 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Fee Ranch, Inc. and P.H. Peterson |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.