Ione Canal
Ione Canal is an earth dam located in Amador County, California, built in 1962. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ione Canal
Ione Canal is a dam in Amador, California. The dam is owned by Amador Water Agency (local government). It impounds the Ione Canal.
The dam stands 48 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1962, 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 04/08/2025.
At 48 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Amador |
| River/Stream | Ione Canal |
| Coordinates | 38.33870, -120.90760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Height | 48 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Amador Water Agency |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/08/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01244 |
| Federal ID | CA01244 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |