Oroville
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest City | Oroville |
| River/Stream | Feather River |
| Coordinates | 39.53640, -121.48340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 770 ft |
| Dam Height | 770 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,920 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,540,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,540,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,540,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15,800 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,611 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 227,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | California Department of Water Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/06/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |