Lower Blue Lake

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAlpine
Nearest CityKirkwood
River/StreamBlue Creek
Coordinates38.60880, -119.92710

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length1,063 ft
Year Completed1885 (141 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage5,091 acre-ft
Max Storage5,091 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,090 acre-ft
Surface Area198 acres
Drainage Area4 sq mi
Max Discharge1,150 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection09/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCA00380
Federal IDCA00380
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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