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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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyEl Dorado
River/StreamTr Webber Creek
Coordinates38.76140, -120.92320

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length425 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage225 acre-ft
Max Storage225 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerPlacerville Land, LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/10/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01045
Federal IDCA01045
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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