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CPUD MIDDLE FORK

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Cpud Middle Fork, also known as Schaad's Reservoir, is a public utility owned hydroelectric dam located in West Point, California. Completed in 1939, this earth dam stands at a height of 102 feet and has a maximum storage capacity of 2525 acre-feet. The primary purpose of the dam is for hydroelectric power generation, with additional functions including fire protection, stock, and small fish pond.

Situated on the Middle Fork Mokelumne River, this dam is regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the California Department of Water Resources. With a high hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam has a structural height of 112 feet and a hydraulic height of 82 feet. The reservoir has a surface area of 45 acres and a drainage area of 28.5 square miles, with a maximum discharge capacity of 13500 cubic feet per second.

Despite its age, Cpud Middle Fork remains an important water resource in Calaveras County, California, providing both hydroelectric power and supporting various other functions. With regular inspections and enforcement measures in place, the dam continues to play a crucial role in water management and electricity generation in the region.

Year_Completed 1939
Dam_Height 102
River_Or_Stream Middle Fork Mokelumne River
Dam_Length 900
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 45
Hydraulic_Height 82
Drainage_Area 28.5
Nid_Storage 2525
Structural_Height 112
Hazard_Potential High
Foundations Rock
Nid_Height 112
       

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