Hendricks Head is a rockfill dam located in Butte County, California, built in 1907. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 15 ft15 ft tall and 222 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic rockfill embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hendricks Head
The primary purpose of Hendricks Head 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 West Branch Feather River near Stirling City.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 222 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 130 acre-feet. Completed in 1907, 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. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 07/11/2023.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Butte |
| Nearest City | Stirling City |
| River/Stream | West Branch Feather River |
| Coordinates | 39.93802, -121.53192 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 222.3 ft |
| Year Completed | 1907 (119 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Max Discharge | 1 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 | 07/11/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA82565 |
| Federal ID | CA82565 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |