Sugar Pine
Key Takeaway
Sugar Pine is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1981 and is 45 years old. Its primary use is other. 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 | 251 ft (taller than 97.3% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 587 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 6.9K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 161 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1981 (45 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01527 |
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
Foresthill Public Utility District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Sugar Pine?
Sugar Pine 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 Sugar Pine?
Sugar Pine is owned by Foresthill Public Utility District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Sugar Pine built?
Sugar Pine was completed in 1981, making it 45 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 Sugar Pine?
Sugar Pine serves the following purposes: Other, Tailings, Irrigation, Recreation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Sugar Pine?
Sugar Pine has a dam height of 251 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 Sugar Pine last inspected?
Sugar Pine was last inspected on October 6, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.