Lake Tahoe Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlacer
Nearest CityTRUCKEE
River/StreamTRUCKEE RIVER
Coordinates39.16710, -120.14400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length109 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage732,000 acre-ft
Max Storage732,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage732,000 acre-ft
Surface Area120,000 acres
Drainage Area506 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection08/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA10162
Federal IDCA10162
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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