Ponderosa
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | California |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest City | Oroville |
| River/Stream | South Fork Feather River |
| Coordinates | 39.54930, -121.30390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 160 ft |
| Dam Height | 157 ft |
| Dam Length | 653 ft |
| Year Completed | 1962 (64 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,834 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,834 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 103 acres |
| Drainage Area | 108 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | South Feather Water and Power Agency |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |