Butt Valley

California — Plumas County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlumas
Coordinates40.11526, -121.14510

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height70 ft
Dam Length1,520 ft
NID Storage49,897 acre-ft
Max Storage49,897 acre-ft
Surface Area1,600 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1924
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
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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