Rubicon Auxiliary
Key Takeaway
Rubicon Auxiliary is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1963 and is 63 years old. Its primary use is hydroelectric.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 13 ft (taller than 5.6% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 522 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 108 acres |
| Max Discharge | 13,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00822 |
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
Sacramento Municipal Utility District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Rubicon Auxiliary?
Rubicon Auxiliary 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 Rubicon Auxiliary?
Rubicon Auxiliary is owned by Sacramento Municipal Utility District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Rubicon Auxiliary built?
Rubicon Auxiliary was completed in 1963, making it 63 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 Rubicon Auxiliary?
Rubicon Auxiliary serves the following purposes: Hydroelectric, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Rubicon Auxiliary?
Rubicon Auxiliary has a dam height of 13 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 Rubicon Auxiliary last inspected?
Rubicon Auxiliary was last inspected on August 13, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.