Tiger Creek Regulator

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAmador
Nearest CityPioneer
River/StreamTiger Creek
Coordinates38.47753, -120.45204

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height115 ft
Dam Height110 ft
Dam Length510 ft
Year Completed1931 (95 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage533 acre-ft
Max Storage533 acre-ft
Normal Storage234 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge5,200 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection08/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00400
Federal IDCA00400
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Tiger Creek Forebay 2.2 mi Low Tiger Creek Afterbay 3.8 mi High West Point Regulating 5.4 mi High Cpud Middle Fork 6.4 mi High Electra Diversion 6.6 mi Low Jeff Davis 10.4 mi High Redhawk Lake 10.7 mi High Lower Bear 11.4 mi High Reid 12.3 mi Low Salt Springs 12.9 mi High