Tiger Creek Forebay is an earth dam located in Amador County, California. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 33 ft33 ft tall and 900 ft long, taller than 76% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tiger Creek Forebay
The primary purpose of Tiger Creek Forebay 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 Tiger Creek near Pioneer.
The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet.
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 07/07/2022.
At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Amador |
| Nearest City | Pioneer |
| River/Stream | Tiger Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.45347, -120.47796 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Max Discharge | 675 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 | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00419 |
| Federal ID | CA00419 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |