Aukum View
Aukum View is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Aukum View
The primary purpose of Aukum View 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 Showcase Ranches Community Services District (public utility). It impounds the Tr Flat Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 605 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 136 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 11/13/2025.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Tr Flat Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.56880, -120.71320 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 605 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 136 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Showcase Ranches Community Services District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01063 |
| Federal ID | CA01063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |