Stevenot
Stevenot is an earth dam located in Calaveras County, California, built in 1987. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stevenot
The primary purpose of Stevenot 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 Carson Hill Gold Mining Corporation (private). It impounds the Tr Carson Creek.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 419 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1987, the structure is 39 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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2025.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras |
| River/Stream | Tr Carson Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.03430, -120.49860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 419 ft |
| Year Completed | 1987 (39 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Carson Hill Gold Mining Corporation |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01301 |
| Federal ID | CA01301 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |