Auburn Dam, Arch dam project in Auburn, California, United States
The North Fork American River flows through a tunnel at the incomplete construction site of what was planned as California's tallest concrete dam.
The construction of Auburn Dam began in 1968 but halted in 1975 when a magnitude 5.7 earthquake raised concerns about the site's seismic stability.
The unfinished dam site represents California's long-standing debates between water management needs and environmental preservation in the American River basin.
The construction area remains accessible through multiple trails, offering opportunities for hiking and exploration along the North Fork American River.
The dam's foundation work and diversion tunnel stand as physical remnants of a water infrastructure project that would have stored 2.3 million acre-feet.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 38.88190,-121.06200
Latest update: May 30, 2025 22:38
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American River
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Folsom Lake Crossing
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