Round Valley

Butte County, California (near Stirling City)

River/Stream: West Branch Feather River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
850 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1877
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

UnsatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-08-07

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00346
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
40.07300, -121.45500
Age
149 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.