Echo Lake
California — El Dorado County — Echo Creek
Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River | Echo Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.83505, -120.04474 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 321 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,860 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 338 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 24, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 1 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1992 |
| Primary Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Dam Type | Roller-Compacted Concrete |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | El Dorado Irrigation District |
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.