Fuller Lake
Fuller Lake is an earth dam located in Nevada County, California, built in 1856. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Fuller Lake
The primary purpose of Fuller 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 John Creek - Tributary near Washington.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 68 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,127 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1856, 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 08/10/2023.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | Washington |
| River/Stream | John Creek - Tributary |
| Coordinates | 39.34490, -120.65060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1856 (170 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,127 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,127 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 68 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 350 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 | 08/10/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00351 |
| Federal ID | CA00351 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |