Csp Mule Creek
Csp Mule Creek is an earth dam located in Amador County, California, built in 1988. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Csp Mule Creek
The primary purpose of Csp Mule Creek 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 California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation (state). It impounds the Offstream near Ione.
The dam stands 51 feet tall and stretches 2,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 535 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 10/24/2024.
At 51 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Amador |
| Nearest City | Ione |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 38.38010, -120.94700 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Height | 51 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,300 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 535 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01195 |
| Federal ID | CA01195 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |