Butt Valley
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Nearest City | Little Haven |
| River/Stream | Butt Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.11526, -121.14510 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49,897 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49,897 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 49,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,600 acres |
| Drainage Area | 83 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |