Blakely
Blakely is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1875. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Blakely
The primary purpose of Blakely 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 Walker Land Company, Llc (private). It impounds the Tr Sfk American R.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 152 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1875, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 05/27/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Tr Sfk American R |
| Coordinates | 38.74170, -120.70780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1875 (151 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Walker Land Company, LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/27/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00229 |
| Federal ID | CA00229 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |