Lower Blue Lake

California — Alpine County — Blue Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAlpine
RiverBlue Creek
Coordinates38.60880, -119.92710

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,063 ft
NID Storage5,091 acre-ft
Max Storage5,091 acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 7, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1885
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
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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