South Fork Diversion is a concrete dam located in Plumas County, California, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 60 ft60 ft tall and 228 ft long, taller than 95% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About South Fork Diversion
The primary purpose of South Fork Diversion 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 South Feather Water and Power Agency (public utility). It impounds the South Fork Feather River near Woodleaf Powerhouse.
The dam stands 60 feet tall and stretches 228 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 87 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 37 square miles. Completed in 1961, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 06/03/2022.
At 60 feet, this dam is taller than 95% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Nearest City | Woodleaf Powerhouse |
| River/Stream | South Fork Feather River |
| Coordinates | 39.64860, -121.11830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Height | 60 ft |
| Dam Length | 228 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 87 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 37 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | South Feather Water and Power Agency |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/03/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00270 |
| Federal ID | CA00270 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |