Big Canyon Creek
California — El Dorado County — Big Canyon Cr
Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River | Big Canyon Cr |
| Coordinates | 38.61090, -120.90360 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 432 ft |
| NID Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 395 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | April 16, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 0.5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1935 |
| Primary Purpose | Other |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | N. Bruce and Barbara E. Ashwill |
Location Map
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.