Forbestown Diversion

California — Butte County — South Fork Feather River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyButte
RiverSouth Fork Feather River
Coordinates39.55170, -121.21000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height81 ft
Dam Height81 ft
Dam Length268 ft
NID Storage352 acre-ft
Max Storage352 acre-ft
Surface Area12 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 3, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1962
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerSouth Feather Water and Power Agency

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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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