Chilkoot

California — Madera County — Chilkoot Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMadera
RiverChilkoot Creek
Coordinates37.41130, -119.48460

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height11 ft
Dam Length110 ft
NID Storage308 acre-ft
Max Storage308 acre-ft
Surface Area57 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 16, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1890
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company

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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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