Lake Contracts

The US Army Corps of Engineers contracts with Calaveras Sheriff for law enforcement services in the area surrounding Hogan Lake during the busy season around summer from May until September. The lake holds a 4,400 surface acre area and 50 miles of shoreline including the surrounding north and south forks of the Calaveras River. Deputies work with Corps of Engineers Rangers patrolling the day use and campground recreation areas as well as the New Hogan Dam. 

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East Bay Municipal Utility District contracts with Calaveras Sheriff for law enforcement services at Lake Camanche.  With a 12 square mile surface area spread across three different counties, Calaveras Sheriff’s Deputies assigned to this contract patrol the south shore lake, recreation areas, and surrounding community.        

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The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation contracts with Calaveras Sheriff for law enforcement services to New Melones Lake, Dam, and Power House. Areas patrolled by deputies include the lake and recreation district as well as the Stanislaus River and nearby Natural Bridges. New Melones Lake is a federal facility operated and maintained by the Bureau of Reclamation Central California Area Office who utilizes Calaveras Sheriff’s contracted services to enhance the safety of Reclamation staff and visitors, prevent many accidents, and help protect sensitive natural and cultural resources while maintaining the peace.

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