Vicini

Vicini is an earth dam located in Amador County, California, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Vicini

The primary purpose of Vicini 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 Gordon J. Vicini (private). It impounds the Tr Will Creek.

The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 1,550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 24 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 04/09/2025.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAmador
River/StreamTr Will Creek
Coordinates38.46930, -120.94050

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height19 ft
Dam Height19 ft
Dam Length1,550 ft
Year Completed1980 (46 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area24 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerGordon J. Vicini
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection04/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA01093
Federal IDCA01093
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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