Buckhorn Dam

High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyTrinity
River/StreamGRASS VALLEY CREEK
Coordinates40.62470, -122.75880

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height87 ft
Dam Height84 ft
Dam Length800 ft
Year Completed1991 (35 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,460 acre-ft
Max Storage1,460 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,100 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge14,400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection09/17/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA10349
Federal IDCA10349
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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