Saddlebag Lake

Mono County, California (near Lee Vining)

River/Stream: Lee Vining Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
45 ft
Dam Length
600 ft
Reservoir Storage
18,100 acre-ft
Year Completed
1921
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
900 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-08-21

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
CA00455
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.96540, -119.27330
Age
105 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.