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California — Butte County — Butte Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyButte
RiverButte Creek
Coordinates39.87206, -121.61184

Physical Characteristics

NID Height52 ft
Dam Height52 ft
Dam Length1,079 ft
NID Storage188 acre-ft
Max Storage188 acre-ft
Surface Area15 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 11, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
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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