Paradise

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyButte
Nearest CityChico
River/StreamLittle Butte Cr
Coordinates39.85080, -121.57810

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height175 ft
Dam Height175 ft
Dam Length1,720 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage11,500 acre-ft
Max Storage11,500 acre-ft
Surface Area244 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerParadise Irrigation District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection01/16/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00297
Federal IDCA00297
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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