Jamison Lake is an earth dam located in Plumas County, California, built in 1902. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 160 ft long. 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 Jamison Lake
The primary purpose of Jamison 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 Usda Fs (federal).
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 160 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 32 acres, has a storage capacity of 300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1902, the structure is over a century old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/22/2008. That was over 18 years ago.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | California |
| County | Plumas |
| Coordinates | 39.71240, -120.70060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 160 ft |
| Year Completed | 1902 (124 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 125 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2008 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10330 |
| Federal ID | CA10330 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |