Lower Blue Lake
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | California |
| County | Alpine |
| Nearest City | Kirkwood |
| River/Stream | Blue Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.60880, -119.92710 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,063 ft |
| Year Completed | 1885 (141 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,091 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5,091 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,090 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 198 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,150 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |