L. L. Anderson

California — Placer County — Middle Fork American River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlacer
RiverMiddle Fork American River
Coordinates39.11180, -120.47080

Physical Characteristics

NID Height231 ft
Dam Height231 ft
Dam Length2,700 ft
NID Storage134,000 acre-ft
Max Storage134,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,430 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 22, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1965
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerPlacer County Water Agency
Other NameFrench Meadows

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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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