White Rock Lake

California — Nevada County — White Rock Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyNevada
RiverWhite Rock Creek
Coordinates39.41770, -120.38890

Physical Characteristics

NID Height14 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length274 ft
NID Storage850 acre-ft
Max Storage570 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 12, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1855
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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