Coyote Valley Dam
California — Mendocino County — EAST FORK RUSSIAN RIVER
Location
| State | California |
| County | Mendocino |
| River | EAST FORK RUSSIAN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.19880, -123.18330 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 180 ft |
| Dam Height | 164 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,525 ft |
| NID Storage | 155,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 155,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,740 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | July 21, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - San Francisco District |
| Other Name | Lake Mendocino |
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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.