Lake Angela
Lake Angela is a gravity dam located in Nevada County, California, built in 1924. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake Angela
The primary purpose of Lake Angela 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 Donner Summit Public Utility District (public utility). It impounds the Tr Sfk Yuba Rv near N/a.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 820 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 18 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 310 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1924, the structure is over a century old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 10/20/2025.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | N/a |
| River/Stream | Tr Sfk Yuba Rv |
| Coordinates | 39.32250, -120.32790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 820 ft |
| Year Completed | 1924 (102 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 310 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 18 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Donner Summit Public Utility District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00322 |
| Federal ID | CA00322 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |