Saddlebag Lake

California — Mono County — Lee Vining Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMono
RiverLee Vining Creek
Coordinates37.96540, -119.27330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height45 ft
Dam Height45 ft
Dam Length600 ft
NID Storage18,100 acre-ft
Max Storage18,100 acre-ft
Surface Area297 acres

Safety Classification

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

Dam Information

Year Completed1921
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSouthern California Edison 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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