Belden Forebay

California — Plumas County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlumas
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 Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company

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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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