Loon Lake Auxiliary

California — El Dorado County — Gerle Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyEl Dorado
RiverGerle Creek
Coordinates38.98820, -120.33210

Physical Characteristics

NID Height102 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length910 ft
NID Storage69,309 acre-ft
Max Storage69,309 acre-ft
Surface Area1,450 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 28, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1963
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerSacramento Municipal Utility District

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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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