Oroville

California — Butte County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyButte
Coordinates39.53640, -121.48340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height770 ft
Dam Height770 ft
Dam Length6,920 ft
NID Storage3,540,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,540,000 acre-ft
Surface Area15,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCalifornia Department of Water Resources