Buckhorn Dam

California — Trinity County — GRASS VALLEY CREEK

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyTrinity
RiverGRASS VALLEY CREEK
Coordinates40.62470, -122.75880

Physical Characteristics

NID Height87 ft
Dam Height84 ft
Dam Length800 ft
NID Storage1,460 acre-ft
Max Storage1,460 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 17, 2020
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameBuckhorn Reservoir

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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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