Niegel is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1951. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 63 ft63 ft tall and 420 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Niegel
The primary purpose of Niegel 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 Susan Norman Et Al. (private). It impounds the Hastings Creek.
The dam stands 63 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 99 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1951, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/06/2024.
At 63 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Hastings Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.88000, -120.98400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Height | 63 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 99 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Susan Norman Et Al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01047 |
| Federal ID | CA01047 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |