Flers
Flers is an earth dam located in Calaveras County, California, built in 1957. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Flers
The primary purpose of Flers 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 Mr. William And Mrs. Deloris Airola (private). It impounds the Little Johns Cr.
The dam stands 41 feet tall and stretches 712 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 57 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 724 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 04/22/2025.
At 41 feet, this dam is taller than 88% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras |
| River/Stream | Little Johns Cr |
| Coordinates | 37.96940, -120.68480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Height | 41 ft |
| Dam Length | 712 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 724 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 724 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 57 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Mr. William and Mrs. Deloris Airola |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/22/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00627 |
| Federal ID | CA00627 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |