Canyon Dam, Embankment dam in Plumas County, California.
Canyon Dam stands 130 feet high and stretches 1,250 feet across the North Fork Feather River, forming Lake Almanor with its earthen construction.
The Great Western Power Company constructed Canyon Dam in 1910 as part of the Upper North Fork Feather River Project, initially planning it as a masonry structure.
The dam represents California's commitment to water management infrastructure, contributing to both agricultural irrigation and power generation in the region.
Pacific Gas and Electric operates the dam to generate 41 megawatts of electricity for the Butt Valley Powerhouse through controlled water releases.
The reservoir created by Canyon Dam maintains a capacity of 1,308,000 acre-feet, supporting six downstream hydroelectric plants on the North Fork Feather River.
Location: Plumas County
GPS coordinates: 40.17330,-121.09000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 03:37
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