Echo Lake

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyEl Dorado
Nearest CityLake Tahoe
River/StreamEcho Creek
Coordinates38.83505, -120.04474

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRoller-Compacted Concrete
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length321 ft
Year Completed1992 (34 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,860 acre-ft
Max Storage1,860 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,860 acre-ft
Surface Area338 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,100 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerEl Dorado Irrigation District
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00374
Federal IDCA00374
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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