Chicago Park Forebay

California — Nevada County — Chicago Park Conduit

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyNevada
RiverChicago Park Conduit
Coordinates39.18300, -120.88350

Physical Characteristics

NID Height60 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length2,000 ft
NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerNevada Irrigation District

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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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