Wet Meadows Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Wet Meadows is a private water supply dam located in Markleeville, California, along the Tr Pleasant Vy Cr.


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Summary

This earth dam stands at a height of 28 feet and has a storage capacity of 450 acre-feet. With a surface area of 33 acres and a drainage area of 0.75 square miles, Wet Meadows serves primarily for irrigation and water supply purposes, supporting the local agricultural community. Despite its low hazard potential, the dam is regulated and inspected by the California Department of Water Resources, ensuring its safety and reliability.

The dam's condition was last assessed in September 2017 and was deemed satisfactory, with a low risk of failure. Its emergency action plan status and risk assessment remain undisclosed, but its hazard potential is classified as low. The dam has not been modified since its construction, and its last inspection took place in October 2019. The owner, a private entity, is responsible for ensuring the dam's integrity and compliance with state regulations, including permitting, inspection, and enforcement measures.

For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Wet Meadows offers a glimpse into the intricate network of dams and reservoirs that sustain California's agricultural landscape. As a vital water supply infrastructure, this dam underscores the importance of ongoing maintenance and monitoring to safeguard against unforeseen events and ensure the continued availability of water resources for the surrounding community.

Dam Length

500

Dam Height

28

River Or Stream

Tr Pleasant Vy Cr

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Surface Area

33

Hydraulic Height

23

Drainage Area

0.75

Nid Storage

450

Hazard Potential

Low

Nid Height

28
       
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Condition Assessment

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.