Trinity Dam

California — Trinity County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyTrinity
Coordinates40.80110, -122.76220

Physical Characteristics

NID Height538 ft
Dam Height458 ft
Dam Length2,450 ft
NID Storage2,760,870 acre-ft
Max Storage2,760,870 acre-ft
Surface Area17,722 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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