Schubin
Schubin is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1952. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Schubin
Schubin is a dam in El Dorado, California. The dam is owned by Placerville Land, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr Webber Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 425 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 225 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1952, 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 04/10/2025.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Tr Webber Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.76140, -120.92320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 425 ft |
| Year Completed | 1952 (74 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Placerville Land, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01045 |
| Federal ID | CA01045 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |