North Fork Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlacer
Nearest CityFOLSOM
River/StreamNORTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER
Coordinates38.93655, -121.02466

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height155 ft
Dam Height143 ft
Dam Length620 ft
Year Completed1939 (87 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19,310 acre-ft
Max Storage19,310 acre-ft
Normal Storage14,390 acre-ft
Surface Area280 acres
Drainage Area342 sq mi
Max Discharge65,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerUSACE - Sacramento District
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection07/09/2024
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA10110
Federal IDCA10110
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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