Culbertson Lake
Culbertson Lake is an earth dam located in Nevada County, California, built in 1852. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Culbertson Lake
The primary purpose of Culbertson Lake 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 Texas Creek - Tr.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 255 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 953 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1852, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
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 09/26/2022.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Texas Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 39.42120, -120.62340 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 255 ft |
| Year Completed | 1852 (174 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 953 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 950 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 165 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 | 09/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00349 |
| Federal ID | CA00349 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |