Upper Feeley
Upper Feeley is an earth dam located in Nevada County, California, built in 1870. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Upper Feeley
The primary purpose of Upper Feeley 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 Fall Creek - Tr.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 210 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 56 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 739 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1870, 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 08/12/2019.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fall Creek - Tr |
| Coordinates | 39.40020, -120.63830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 210 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 739 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 739 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 730 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 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 | 08/12/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00370 |
| Federal ID | CA00370 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |