Gardella is an earth dam located in Tuolumne County, California, built in 2009. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 69 ft69 ft tall and 980 ft long, taller than 96% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Gardella
The primary purpose of Gardella 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 California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (state). It impounds the Tributary to Woods Creek.
The dam stands 69 feet tall and stretches 980 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 370 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 2009, the structure is relatively new.
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 09/11/2024.
At 69 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| River/Stream | Tributary to Woods Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.89100, -120.43350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Height | 69 ft |
| Dam Length | 980 ft |
| Year Completed | 2009 (17 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 370 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/11/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01499 |
| Federal ID | CA01499 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |