Halsey Forebay No. 1

Placer County, California (near Auburn)

River/Stream: Dry Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
42 ft
Dam Length
850 ft
Reservoir Storage
244 acre-ft
Year Completed
1913
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,200 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-08-07

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
CA00352
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.97170, -121.03690
Age
113 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.