Straza
Straza is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1971. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Straza
Straza is a dam in El Dorado, California. The dam is owned by Amy Fournier (private). It impounds the Black Rock Creek.
The dam stands 62 feet tall and stretches 365 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 185 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 7 square miles. Completed in 1971, 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 08/13/2025.
At 62 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Black Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.83170, -120.98070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Height | 62 ft |
| Dam Length | 365 ft |
| Year Completed | 1971 (55 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 7 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Amy Fournier |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01064 |
| Federal ID | CA01064 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |