Snowfler
Snowfler is an earth dam located in Placer County, California, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Snowfler
The primary purpose of Snowfler 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 Equity Lifestyle Properties (private). It impounds the Kelly Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 404 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 23 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 165 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 10/15/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Placer |
| River/Stream | Kelly Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.31180, -120.59300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 404 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 165 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,174 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Equity Lifestyle Properties |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00970 |
| Federal ID | CA00970 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |