Tiger Creek Afterbay

California — Amador County — North Fork Mokelumne River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAmador
RiverNorth Fork Mokelumne River
Coordinates38.44124, -120.50513

Physical Characteristics

NID Height120 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length448 ft
NID Storage2,610 acre-ft
Max Storage2,607 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 21, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1931
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company

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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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