Camp Far West

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyYuba
Nearest CitySheridan
River/StreamBear River
Coordinates39.05010, -121.31650

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height203 ft
Dam Height185 ft
Dam Length6,040 ft
Year Completed1963 (63 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage137,280 acre-ft
Max Storage137,280 acre-ft
Normal Storage93,740 acre-ft
Surface Area2,020 acres
Drainage Area285 sq mi
Max Discharge104,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerSouth Sutter Water District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection03/27/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00227
Federal IDCA00227
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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