Slate Creek
Slate Creek is a concrete dam located in Plumas County, California, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Slate Creek
The primary purpose of Slate Creek is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by South Feather Water And Power Agency (public utility). It impounds the Slate Creek near Wambo Bar.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 258 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 17 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 643 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 49 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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 06/03/2022.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Nearest City | Wambo Bar |
| River/Stream | Slate Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.61560, -121.05170 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 68 ft |
| Dam Length | 258 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 643 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 643 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 17 acres |
| Drainage Area | 49 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 35,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | South Feather Water and Power Agency |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00271 |
| Federal ID | CA00271 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |