Putts Lake

California — Placer County — Blue Canyon Cr

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlacer
RiverBlue Canyon Cr
Coordinates39.28790, -120.68470

Physical Characteristics

NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,025 ft
NID Storage249 acre-ft
Max Storage249 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 11, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1916
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
Owner40 Acre Conservation League

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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