Camino
Camino is a concrete dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Camino
The primary purpose of Camino is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (public utility). It impounds the Silver Creek near Coloma.
The dam stands 133 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 543 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 165 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2023.
At 133 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| Nearest City | Coloma |
| River/Stream | Silver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.82830, -120.53670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 133 ft |
| Dam Height | 133 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 543 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 543 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 528 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 165 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 64,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Sacramento Municipal Utility District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00817 |
| Federal ID | CA00817 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |