Lower Bucks Lake
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Nearest City | Pulga |
| River/Stream | Brush Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.90140, -121.22850 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Height | 99 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,843 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,843 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,840 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 136 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/08/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |