Stanislaus Forebay East
Stanislaus Forebay East is an earth dam located in Tuolumne County, California, built in 1908. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Stanislaus Forebay East
The primary purpose of Stanislaus Forebay East 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 North Fork Stanislaus River-os near Murphys.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 320 acre-feet. Completed in 1908, the structure is over a century 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 08/13/2019.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Nearest City | Murphys |
| River/Stream | North Fork Stanislaus River-os |
| Coordinates | 38.14610, -120.35470 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1908 (118 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 320 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Max Discharge | 540 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 | 08/13/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00391 |
| Federal ID | CA00391S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |