Salt Springs

Calaveras County, California (near Pioneer)

River/Stream: North Fork Mokelumne River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
328 ft
Dam Length
1,945 ft
Reservoir Storage
142,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1931
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
92,790 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-08-20

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
CA00382
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.49830, -120.21550
Age
95 years

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External Resources

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.