Ponderosa

Butte County, California (near Oroville)

River/Stream: South Fork Feather River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
160 ft
Dam Length
653 ft
Reservoir Storage
4,834 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
60,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-08-22

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
CA00274
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.54930, -121.30390
Age
64 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.