Belden Forebay

California — Plumas County — North Fork Feather River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlumas
RiverNorth Fork Feather River
Coordinates40.07605, -121.16070

Physical Characteristics

NID Height152 ft
Dam Height124 ft
Dam Length563 ft
NID Storage2,480 acre-ft
Max Storage2,480 acre-ft
Surface Area42 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 15, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Other NameCaribou Afterbay

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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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