Camp Far West Diversion
Camp Far West Diversion is a gravity dam located in Yuba County, California, built in 1977. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Camp Far West Diversion
Camp Far West Diversion is a dam in Yuba, California. The dam is owned by South Sutter Water District (public utility). It impounds the Bear River.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 244 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 38 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 425 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 281 square miles. Completed in 1977, the structure is 49 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 01/28/2025.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Yuba |
| River/Stream | Bear River |
| Coordinates | 39.04210, -121.33220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 244 ft |
| Year Completed | 1977 (49 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 425 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 38 acres |
| Drainage Area | 281 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | South Sutter Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 01/28/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01086 |
| Federal ID | CA01086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |