Leland Meadows
Leland Meadows is an earth dam located in Tuolumne County, California, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Leland Meadows
The primary purpose of Leland Meadows 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 Leland Meadow Water District (public utility). It impounds the Leland Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 79 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 07/12/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| River/Stream | Leland Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.23350, -119.98080 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 79 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 9 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Leland Meadow Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/12/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01149 |
| Federal ID | CA01149 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |