Rucker Lake

Nevada County, California (near None)

River/Stream: Rucker Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
22 ft
Dam Length
620 ft
Reservoir Storage
660 acre-ft
Year Completed
1856
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-09-07

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
CA00369
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.35620, -120.65830
Age
170 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.