Lake Almanor

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlumas
Nearest CitySeneca
River/StreamNorth Fork Feather River
Coordinates40.17554, -121.08979

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height135 ft
Dam Height90 ft
Dam Length1,750 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,142,964 acre-ft
Max Storage1,142,964 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,140,000 acre-ft
Surface Area27,064 acres
Drainage Area491 sq mi
Max Discharge70,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/15/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00327
Federal IDCA00327
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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