Rush Meadows

Mono County, California (near June Lake)

River/Stream: Rush Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
463 ft
Reservoir Storage
5,280 acre-ft
Year Completed
1925
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
900 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-08-20

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00450
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.75079, -119.18165
Age
101 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.