Philbrook Saddle
Philbrook Saddle is an earth dam located in Butte County, California, built in 1926. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Philbrook Saddle
The primary purpose of Philbrook Saddle 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 Pacific Gas And Electric Company (private). It impounds the Philbrook Creek near Stirling City.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 470 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 173 acres, has a storage capacity of 5,009 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1926, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 07/11/2023.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest City | Stirling City |
| River/Stream | Philbrook Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.02900, -121.47720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 470 ft |
| Year Completed | 1926 (100 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5,009 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,009 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 173 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,075 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00345 |
| Federal ID | CA00345S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |