Camp Far West

Yuba County, California (near Sheridan)

River/Stream: Bear River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
203 ft
Dam Length
6,040 ft
Reservoir Storage
137,280 acre-ft
Year Completed
1963
Primary Purpose
Irrigation
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
104,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-03-27

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Fair — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00227
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.05010, -121.31650
Age
63 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.