Preston Forebay

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

CountyAmador
River/StreamOffstream
Coordinates38.37540, -120.92330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length176 ft
Year Completed1892 (134 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage30 acre-ft
Max Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area2 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerAmador Regional Sanitation Authority
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/24/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA00006
Federal IDCA00006
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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