Lake Tahoe Dam
California — Placer County — TRUCKEE RIVER
Location
| State | California |
| County | Placer |
| River | TRUCKEE RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.16710, -120.14400 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 109 ft |
| NID Storage | 732,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 732,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120,000 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | August 9, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1913 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Lake Tahoe |
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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.