Prosser Creek Dam

Nevada County, California

River/Stream: PROSSER CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
166 ft
Dam Length
1,830 ft
Reservoir Storage
41,220 acre-ft
Year Completed
1962
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
6,130 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2022-08-10

Hazard Classification: High — 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
CA10179
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.37890, -120.13860
Age
64 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.