Hendricks Head

Butte County, California (near Stirling City)

River/Stream: West Branch Feather River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
222 ft
Reservoir Storage
130 acre-ft
Year Completed
1907
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-07-11

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
CA82565
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
39.93802, -121.53192
Age
119 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.