El Dorado Hills
Key Takeaway
El Dorado Hills is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1980 and is 46 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 31 ft (taller than 32.8% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 2,340 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 215 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 23 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01176 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
El Dorado Irrigation District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills is owned by El Dorado Irrigation District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was El Dorado Hills built?
El Dorado Hills was completed in 1980, making it 46 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills serves the following purposes: Water Supply, Other, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado Hills has a dam height of 31 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was El Dorado Hills last inspected?
El Dorado Hills was last inspected on March 8, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.