Cresta
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Nearest City | Pulga |
| River/Stream | North Fork Feather River |
| Coordinates | 39.87600, -121.37350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 113 ft |
| Dam Height | 113 ft |
| Dam Length | 378 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,140 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,140 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,880 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 211,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |