Robbs Peak
Robbs Peak is a concrete dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Robbs Peak
The primary purpose of Robbs Peak 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 South Fork Rubicon near Coloma.
The dam stands 50 feet tall and stretches 332 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 17 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 08/17/2023.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| Nearest City | Coloma |
| River/Stream | South Fork Rubicon |
| Coordinates | 38.94780, -120.38850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 332 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 17 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,500 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 | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00819 |
| Federal ID | CA00819 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |