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Utica Auxiliary No. 4 is a privately owned dam located in Alpine County, California, near Dorrington. Completed in 1903, this rockfill dam stands at a height of 10 feet and serves multiple purposes, including hydroelectric power generation, recreation, and water supply. With a storage capacity of 2,500 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 8,900 cubic feet per second, this dam plays a crucial role in managing the water resources of the North Fork Stanislaus River.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Utica Auxiliary No. 4 has a low hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment rating. While its condition assessment is not available, the dam undergoes regular inspection, with the last one conducted in September 2018. With an uncontrolled spillway and a spillway width matching its length of 279 feet, the dam ensures the safe release of excess water during high flow events. Despite its age, Utica Auxiliary No. 4 continues to be a key component of the region's water infrastructure, demonstrating its resilience and importance in water resource management.
Year_Completed | 1903 |
Dam_Height | 10 |
River_Or_Stream | North Fork Stanislaus River - |
Dam_Length | 279 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
Surface_Area | 233.5 |
Hydraulic_Height | 9 |
Drainage_Area | 15 |
Nid_Storage | 2500 |
Structural_Height | 9 |
Hazard_Potential | Low |
Nid_Height | 10 |