Blue Lake
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Rucker Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.35850, -120.63610 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 282 ft |
| Year Completed | 1856 (170 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,163 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 253 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 | 08/16/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |