Lake Sterling
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fordyce Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 39.35720, -120.49280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 228 ft |
| Year Completed | 1858 (168 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,764 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,764 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 111 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |