Rush Meadows

California — Mono County — Rush Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMono
RiverRush Creek
Coordinates37.75079, -119.18165

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height50 ft
Dam Length463 ft
NID Storage5,280 acre-ft
Max Storage5,280 acre-ft
Surface Area185 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 20, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1925
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSouthern California Edison Company
Other NameWaugh Lake

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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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