Echo Lake
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| Nearest City | Lake Tahoe |
| River/Stream | Echo Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.83505, -120.04474 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 321 ft |
| Year Completed | 1992 (34 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,860 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 338 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | El Dorado Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |