Frenchman
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Plumas |
| Nearest City | Chilcoot |
| River/Stream | Lit Last Chance Cr |
| Coordinates | 39.89300, -120.19100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Height | 139 ft |
| Dam Length | 720 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 55,477 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 55,477 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,580 acres |
| Drainage Area | 82 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | California Department of Water Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |