Emergency Effluent Holding
Key Takeaway
Emergency Effluent Holding is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1961 and is 65 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 | 27 ft (taller than 26.1% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 3,250 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 184 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01106 |
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
South Tahoe Public Utility District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Emergency Effluent Holding?
Emergency Effluent Holding 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 Emergency Effluent Holding?
Emergency Effluent Holding is owned by South Tahoe Public Utility District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Emergency Effluent Holding built?
Emergency Effluent Holding was completed in 1961, making it 65 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 Emergency Effluent Holding?
Emergency Effluent Holding 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 Emergency Effluent Holding?
Emergency Effluent Holding has a dam height of 27 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 Emergency Effluent Holding last inspected?
Emergency Effluent Holding was last inspected on June 30, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.