Fallen Leaf Lake Dam is a concrete dam located in El Dorado County, California, built in 1934. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 12 ft12 ft tall and 265 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fallen Leaf Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Fallen Leaf Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Taylor Creek.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 265 feet across, and has a maximum storage capacity of 6,800 acre-feet. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 08/05/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado |
| River/Stream | Taylor Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.90112, -120.06199 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 265 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,408 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10216 |
| Federal ID | CA10216 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |