French Lake

Nevada County, California (near Graniteville)

River/Stream: Canyon Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type

Rockfill

Height

95 ft

Dam Length

200 ft

Reservoir Storage

13,940 acre-ft

Year Completed

1859

Primary Purpose

Irrigation

Owner Type

Public Utility

Max Discharge

4,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-08-22

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: CA00247
State: California (CA)
Coordinates: 39.42100, -120.54230
Age: 167 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.