Abrams is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 285 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Abrams
The primary purpose of Abrams 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 Amy Fournier (private). It impounds the Hastings Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 285 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 110 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Hastings Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.84830, -120.98170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 285 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 110 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Amy Fournier |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/13/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01065 |
| Federal ID | CA01065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |