Frisky Lake Dam
Frisky Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Yuba County, California, built in 1961. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
About Frisky Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Frisky Lake Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by Usaf Acc (federal). It impounds the Tr-hutchinson Creek Lake near Beale Afb.
The dam stands 21 feet tall and stretches 535 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/26/2022.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Yuba |
| Nearest City | Beale Afb |
| River/Stream | Tr-hutchinson Creek Lake |
| Coordinates | 39.17833, -121.36000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 535 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 280 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USAF ACC |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10117 |
| Federal ID | CA10117 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |