Long Lake

Long Lake is a rockfill dam located in Plumas County, California, built in 1938. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Long Lake

The primary purpose of Long Lake is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Graeagle Land And Water Company (private). It impounds the Gray Eagle Creek.

The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 110 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 141 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,478 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1938, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.

This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/14/2025.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyPlumas
River/StreamGray Eagle Creek
Coordinates39.70650, -120.67890

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length110 ft
Year Completed1938 (88 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,478 acre-ft
Max Storage1,478 acre-ft
Surface Area141 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerGraeagle Land and Water Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/14/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00534
Federal IDCA00534
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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