North Fork Dam

Placer County, California (near FOLSOM)

River/Stream: NORTH FORK AMERICAN RIVER

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Arch
Height
155 ft
Dam Length
620 ft
Reservoir Storage
19,310 acre-ft
Year Completed
1939
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
65,400 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2024-07-09

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA10110
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.93655, -121.02466
Age
87 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.