Miners Ravine Detention
Key Takeaway
Miners Ravine Detention is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 2007 and is 19 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 23 ft (taller than 21.2% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 2,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 2007 (19 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01531 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
Placer County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Miners Ravine Detention?
Miners Ravine Detention is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Miners Ravine Detention?
Miners Ravine Detention is owned by Placer County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Miners Ravine Detention built?
Miners Ravine Detention was completed in 2007, making it 19 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 Miners Ravine Detention?
Miners Ravine Detention serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Miners Ravine Detention?
Miners Ravine Detention has a dam height of 23 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 Miners Ravine Detention last inspected?
Miners Ravine Detention was last inspected on June 1, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.