Belden Forebay
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Nearest City | Little Haven |
| River/Stream | North Fork Feather River |
| Coordinates | 40.07605, -121.16070 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 152 ft |
| Dam Height | 124 ft |
| Dam Length | 563 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,480 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,480 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,477 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 42 acres |
| Drainage Area | 616 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |