Caples Lake Auxiliary
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Alpine |
| Nearest City | Kirkwood |
| River/Stream | Caples Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.70333, -120.06463 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 587 ft |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 22,338 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 22,338 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22,338 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
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 |