Holiday Lake
Holiday Lake is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Holiday Lake
The primary purpose of Holiday Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Holiday Lake Community Services District (public utility). It impounds the Sawmill Creek.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 585 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in 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 03/12/2025.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Sawmill Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.66130, -120.91540 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 585 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Holiday Lake Community Services District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00910 |
| Federal ID | CA00910 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |