Chili Bar
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| Nearest City | Chili Bar |
| River/Stream | South Fork American River |
| Coordinates | 38.77150, -120.81280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Height | 126 ft |
| Dam Length | 375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,139 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,140 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 597 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Sacramento Municipal Utility District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |