Salt Springs

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyCalaveras
Nearest CityPioneer
River/StreamNorth Fork Mokelumne River
Coordinates38.49830, -120.21550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height328 ft
Dam Height328 ft
Dam Length1,945 ft
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage142,000 acre-ft
Max Storage141,857 acre-ft
Normal Storage142,000 acre-ft
Surface Area963 acres
Drainage Area169 sq mi
Max Discharge92,790 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00382
Federal IDCA00382
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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