Ler Sardine Lake
Ler Sardine Lake is an earth dam located in Sierra County, California, built in 1965. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ler Sardine Lake
The primary purpose of Ler Sardine Lake 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 Fish And Wildlife (state). It impounds the Sardine Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 162 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 280 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1965, 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 07/24/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Sierra |
| River/Stream | Sardine Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.61600, -120.62270 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 162 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 280 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | California Department of Fish and Wildlife |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00038 |
| Federal ID | CA00038 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |