Preston Forebay

California — Amador County — Offstream

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAmador
RiverOffstream
Coordinates38.37540, -120.92330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length176 ft
NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionNovember 24, 2025
Inspection Frequency0.5

Dam Information

Year Completed1892
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerAmador Regional Sanitation Authority

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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