{{mpg_dam_name}}

Jackson Creek Dam Quick Facts

Location: Amador, California
Coordinates: 38.3037, -120.8888
River: Jackson Creek River
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1965
Dam Height: 193 ft (59 m)
Dam Length: 1,050 ft (320 m)
Dam Capacity: 24,000 acre-ft (29,604 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
Share Jackson Creek Dam:

Jackson Creek Dam Map

Jackson Creek Dam Information

Jackson Creek Dam is an earthen embankment dam located about 1 miles from Buena Vista, Amador, California.

The dam, which is on the Jackson Creek River, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond, Recreation and Hydroelectric benefits.

The dam was designed by Kaiser Engineers and commissioned in 1965 and is currently owned by Jackson Valley Irrigation District.

Jackson Creek Dam Structure

The Jackson Creek Dam is approximately 1,050 feet (320 m) long, 193 feet (59 m) high and has a structural volume of cubic yards (0 cubic metres).

Jackson Creek Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 22,000 acre-ft (27,137 Ml) and maximum capacity of 24,000 acre-ft (29,604 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 450 acres (182 ha) and the total catchment area is 58 square miles (150 square kilometres).

Jackson Creek Dam Spillway

The dam has a 100 feet (30 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 51000 cubic feet per second (1444 cubic metres per second).

Jackson Creek Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Jackson Creek Dam
Amador, California
Height (ft)
193
Length (Ft)
1,050
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
24,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
58
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Jackson Creek Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Jackson Creek Dam

Failed to fetch current weather data.

7-Day Forecast for Jackson Creek Dam

Failed to fetch weather forecast data.

Jackson Creek Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Jackson Creek Dam?

Jackson Creek Dam is in California.

In which county is the Jackson Creek Dam?

Jackson Creek Dam is in Amador County.

How high is the Jackson Creek Dam?

Jackson Creek Dam is 193 feet high.

How long is the Jackson Creek Dam?

Jackson Creek Dam is 1,050 feet long.

Share Jackson Creek Dam:

More Dams in Amador County:

Jackson Creek Dam
Lower Bear Dam
Silver Lake Dam
Upper Bear Dam

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

Generated by MPG