Parish Camp Saddle

California — Butte County — Dry Creek/Cherokee Canal

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyButte
RiverDry Creek/Cherokee Canal
Coordinates39.67430, -121.56050

Physical Characteristics

NID Height36 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage3,540,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,540,000 acre-ft
Surface Area15,800 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 6, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerCalifornia Department of Water Resources

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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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