Sun Ridge Meadow

Sun Ridge Meadow is an earth dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Sun Ridge Meadow

The primary purpose of Sun Ridge Meadow 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 Sun Ridge Meadow Owners Association (private). It impounds the Tr Latrobe Creek.

The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 9 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 83 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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 02/18/2025.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyEl Dorado
River/StreamTr Latrobe Creek
Coordinates38.58370, -120.98310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length1,000 ft
Year Completed1990 (36 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage83 acre-ft
Max Storage83 acre-ft
Surface Area9 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerSun Ridge Meadow Owners Association
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection02/18/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA01369
Federal IDCA01369
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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