Buckhorn Dam
California — Trinity County — GRASS VALLEY CREEK
Location
| State | California |
| County | Trinity |
| River | GRASS VALLEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.62470, -122.75880 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Height | 84 ft |
| Dam Length | 800 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,460 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,460 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 17, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1991 |
| Primary Purpose | — |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Buckhorn Reservoir |
Location Map
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.