Dams in Sierra County, California
9Total Dams
2High Hazard
3Significant
Dam Safety in Sierra County, California
Sierra County has 9 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 2 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 3 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Sierra County is 91 years old. The most common purpose is other. The tallest dam is Stampede Dam at 239 ft.
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| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stampede Dam | High | Not Available | 239 | Irrigation | 1970 |
| Independence | High | Satisfactory | 31 | Water Supply | 1939 |
| Upper Salmon | Significant | Not Rated | 13 | Other | 1899 |
| Packer Lake | Significant | Not Rated | 11 | Other | 1899 |
| Snag Lake | Significant | Not Rated | 8 | Other | 1899 |
| Lake Buck | Low | Fair | 37 | Other | 1951 |
| Palen | Low | Satisfactory | 25 | Water Supply | 1951 |
| Upper Sardine Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 23 | Hydroelectric | |
| Ler Sardine Lake | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Water Supply | 1965 |