Lake Fordyce
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | Washington |
| River/Stream | Fordyce Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.38020, -120.49660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 145 ft |
| Dam Height | 145 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
| Year Completed | 1873 (153 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 49,903 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 49,903 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 46,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 772 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |