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California — Butte County — Dead Horse Slough

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyButte
RiverDead Horse Slough
Coordinates39.74700, -121.79160

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height23 ft
Dam Length2,100 ft
NID Storage335 acre-ft
Max Storage335 acre-ft
Surface Area44 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 23, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1986
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerCalifornia Park Association

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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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