Caples Lake Main

Alpine County, California (near Kirkwood)

River/Stream: Caples Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
86 ft
Dam Length
1,200 ft
Reservoir Storage
22,338 acre-ft
Year Completed
1923
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-08-23

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00378
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.70747, -120.04961
Age
103 years

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.

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