Junction

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyEl Dorado
Nearest CityColoma
River/StreamSouth Fork Silver Creek
Coordinates38.85210, -120.45740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height168 ft
Dam Height168 ft
Dam Length525 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage2,609 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area64 acres
Drainage Area142 sq mi
Max Discharge53,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSacramento Municipal Utility District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/29/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00815
Federal IDCA00815
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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