Lake Almanor

Plumas County, California (near Seneca)

River/Stream: North Fork Feather River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
135 ft
Dam Length
1,750 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,142,964 acre-ft
Year Completed
1927
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
70,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2022-09-15

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
CA00327
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
40.17554, -121.08979
Age
99 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.