Shingle Springs Band Of Miwok Indians
Shingle Springs Band Of Miwok Indians is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1968. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shingle Springs Band Of Miwok Indians
The primary purpose of Shingle Springs Band Of Miwok Indians 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 Shingle Springs Band Of Miwok Indians (private). It impounds the Indian Creek.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 111 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1968, 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 04/15/2025.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Indian Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.70890, -120.86840 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 111 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01309 |
| Federal ID | CA01309 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |