Upper Plaskett
Upper Plaskett is an earth dam located in Glenn County, California, built in 1955. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Upper Plaskett
The primary purpose of Upper Plaskett is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal). It impounds the Plaskett Creek near Eel River.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, and has a storage capacity of 21 acre-feet. Completed in 1955, 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. The most recent inspection on record was 06/09/2014. That was over 11 years ago.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Glenn |
| Nearest City | Eel River |
| River/Stream | Plaskett Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.72637, -122.84303 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 21 acre-ft |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | USDA FS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2014 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10360 |
| Federal ID | CA10360 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |