New Melones Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras |
| River/Stream | STANISLAUS RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.94910, -120.52400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 625 ft |
| Dam Height | 578 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,560 ft |
| Year Completed | 1979 (47 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,870,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,870,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,720,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13,450 acres |
| Drainage Area | 904 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 112,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |