Englebright Dam, Concrete arch dam in Yuba and Nevada Counties, California, US
The Englebright Dam stretches 1,142 feet across the Yuba River gorge, creating a 9-mile-long lake with 815 acres of surface area.
The United States Army Corps of Engineers constructed the 280-foot-high dam in 1941 to trap sediment from hydraulic mining operations in the Yuba River watershed.
The dam bears the name of Harry Lane Englebright, a mining engineer and United States House Representative who served as House minority whip from 1933 to 1943.
The reservoir generates 294 million kilowatt hours of hydroelectric power annually, providing energy for 50,000 homes while supporting recreational activities.
The lake features 24 miles of rocky shoreline with exclusively boat-accessible campsites, each equipped with tables, fire grills, and centralized portable restrooms.
Location: Yuba County
Location: Nevada County
GPS coordinates: 39.24000,-121.26900
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:56
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