Upper Lindsey

Nevada County, California (near None)

River/Stream: Lindsey Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
8 ft
Dam Length
316 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,736 acre-ft
Year Completed
1870
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
600 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2016-08-18

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
CA10393
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.41250, -120.62690
Age
156 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.