Bucks Lake

California — Plumas County — Brush Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlumas
RiverBrush Creek
Coordinates39.89580, -121.20340

Physical Characteristics

NID Height123 ft
Dam Height123 ft
Dam Length1,320 ft
NID Storage105,605 acre-ft
Max Storage105,605 acre-ft
Surface Area1,852 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1928
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Other NameBucks Storage

Location Map

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.

Back to All Dams More Dams in California