Grizzly Valley

California — Plumas County — Big Grizzly Cr

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlumas
RiverBig Grizzly Cr
Coordinates39.88270, -120.47710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height115 ft
Dam Height115 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage83,000 acre-ft
Max Storage83,000 acre-ft
Surface Area4,032 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 19, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCalifornia Department of Water Resources

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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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