Thermalito Forebay
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest City | Oroville |
| River/Stream | Feather River - Off Stream |
| Coordinates | 39.52520, -121.60120 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Length | 15,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 11,768 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 11,768 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 11,768 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 630 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | California Department of Water Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |