Kidd Lake Main

Placer County, California (near Washington)

River/Stream: South Yuba River - Tr

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
43 ft
Dam Length
449 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,520 acre-ft
Year Completed
1850
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-06-28

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
CA00354
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.31100, -120.43270
Age
176 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.