White Pines
White Pines is an earth dam located in Calaveras County, California, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About White Pines
The primary purpose of White Pines 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 Calaveras County Water District (local government). It impounds the San Antonio Creek.
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 650 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 262 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 11 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/25/2024.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras |
| River/Stream | San Antonio Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.26820, -120.34340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 262 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 11 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Calaveras County Water District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01005 |
| Federal ID | CA01005 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |