Fish Barrier
Fish Barrier is a concrete dam located in Butte County, California, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fish Barrier
The primary purpose of Fish Barrier is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by California Department Of Water Resources (state). It impounds the Feather River near Marysville.
The dam stands 91 feet tall and stretches 600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 580 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3,611 square miles. Completed in 1964, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/28/2023.
At 91 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest City | Marysville |
| River/Stream | Feather River |
| Coordinates | 39.52050, -121.54780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 91 ft |
| Dam Height | 61 ft |
| Dam Length | 600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 580 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3,611 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 80,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | California Department of Water Resources |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00034 |
| Federal ID | CA00034 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |