Ponderosa

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyButte
Nearest CityOroville
River/StreamSouth Fork Feather River
Coordinates39.54930, -121.30390

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height160 ft
Dam Height157 ft
Dam Length653 ft
Year Completed1962 (64 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,834 acre-ft
Max Storage4,834 acre-ft
Normal Storage4,750 acre-ft
Surface Area103 acres
Drainage Area108 sq mi
Max Discharge60,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouth Feather Water and Power Agency
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/22/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCA00274
Federal IDCA00274
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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