Poe
Poe is a concrete dam located in Butte County, California, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Poe
The primary purpose of Poe 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 Feather River near Pulga.
The dam stands 80 feet tall and stretches 427 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,204 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1,942 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 08/28/2019.
At 80 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest City | Pulga |
| River/Stream | North Fork Feather River |
| Coordinates | 39.80970, -121.43180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 427 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,204 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,204 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,942 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/28/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00328 |
| Federal ID | CA00328 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |