Jackson Meadows

Nevada County, California (near Milton Res, Woolsey Flat)

River/Stream: Middle Yuba River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
205 ft
Dam Length
1,630 ft
Reservoir Storage
69,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
20,000 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
CA00254
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.50860, -120.55600
Age
61 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.