Upper Lindsey
Upper Lindsey 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 Lindsey
The primary purpose of Upper Lindsey 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 Lindsey Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 316 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 85 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,736 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 08/18/2016.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Lindsey Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.41250, -120.62690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 316 ft |
| Year Completed | 1870 (156 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,736 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,736 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 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 | 08/18/2016 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10393 |
| Federal ID | CA10393 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |