Jacobs Creek
Jacobs Creek is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1948. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Jacobs Creek
The primary purpose of Jacobs Creek 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 Four Corners Land Owners Association (private). It impounds the Jacobs Creek.
The dam stands 53 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 42 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 587 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1948, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/13/2025.
At 53 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Jacobs Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.79590, -120.93990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Height | 53 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 587 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Four Corners Land Owners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00232 |
| Federal ID | CA00232 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |