Walker Lake
Walker Lake is an earth dam located in Mono County, California. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Walker Lake
The primary purpose of Walker 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 City Of Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power (local government). It impounds the Walker Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 310 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 87 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 540 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
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 10/23/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Mono |
| River/Stream | Walker Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.87750, -119.15870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 310 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 540 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 87 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00091 |
| Federal ID | CA00091 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |