Barnett
Barnett is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1948. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Barnett
Barnett is a dam in El Dorado, California. The dam is owned by Kyle Roulet (private). It impounds the Barnett Creek.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 688 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 115 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 significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. 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 03/12/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Barnett Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.64380, -120.94800 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 688 ft |
| Year Completed | 1948 (78 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 115 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kyle Roulet |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/12/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00998 |
| Federal ID | CA00998 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |