Deer Creek Diversion

Nevada County, California (near Nevada City)

River/Stream: Deer Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
92 ft
Dam Length
334 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,400 acre-ft
Year Completed
1928
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-11-01

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00246
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.26970, -120.95410
Age
98 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.