Pardee







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March 11, 2025


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Located in Clements, California, the Pardee South Spillway is an essential structure owned by a public utility and regulated by both state and federal agencies. This concrete dam, with a height of 10 feet and a length of 800 feet, serves primarily for water supply purposes, storing up to 198,000 acre-feet of water from the Mokelumne River. Despite its high hazard potential, the spillway is currently rated as having moderate risk with a solid emergency action plan in place.

The spillway, managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, also caters to fish and wildlife preservation, hydroelectric power generation, and recreational activities in addition to its water supply function. With a maximum discharge capacity of 184,000 cubic feet per second and a spillway width of 800 feet, it plays a crucial role in controlling water flow during high water events. Overall, the Pardee South Spillway stands as a testament to effective water resource management and climate resilience in California's Calaveras County.

Storage 24hr Change 0.09%
Percent of Normal 109%
Minimum 105,245 acre-ft
2015-11-15
Maximum 697,910 acre-ft
2007-02-19
Average 180,124 acre-ft
Nid_Height 10
Primary_Dam_Type Concrete
Dam_Height 10
River_Or_Stream Mokelumne River
Foundations Rock
Surface_Area 2200
Hazard_Potential High
Nid_Storage 198000
Dam_Length 800
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