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Virginia Ranch is a public utility-owned dam in California, specifically located in Yuba County near Browns Valley.
This earth dam was completed in 1963 and stands at a height of 152 feet, with a storage capacity of 57,000 acre-feet for irrigation purposes. The dam spans a length of 2,800 feet and has a spillway width of 42 feet, allowing for a maximum discharge of 56,700 cubic feet per second.
This dam on French Dry Creek is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and is subject to regular inspections to ensure its safety and compliance with state regulations. With a high hazard potential, the dam poses moderate risk (rated 3 out of 5) and has an emergency action plan in place. Despite its age, the dam's condition assessment is currently not available, indicating a need for further evaluation to determine its structural integrity and maintenance requirements.
Virginia Ranch serves a vital role in the local water resource infrastructure, providing water for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and recreational activities in the surrounding area. As a key component of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's oversight, this dam plays a crucial role in water management and safety for the community, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring and maintenance to ensure its continued functionality and resilience in the face of changing climate conditions.
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Yuba R Nr Marysville Ca
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2360cfs |
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250cfs |
N Yuba R Bl Goodyears Bar Ca
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728cfs |
Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca
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867cfs |
Butte C Nr Chico Ca
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363cfs |
Year Completed |
1963 |
Dam Length |
2800 |
Dam Height |
152 |
River Or Stream |
French Dry Creek |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
975 |
Hydraulic Height |
138 |
Drainage Area |
72.3 |
Nid Storage |
57000 |
Structural Height |
172 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Nid Height |
172 |
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Collins Lake RV Park & Campground
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Hornswoggle Group Campground
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Garden Point Campground
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Garden Point
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Frenchy Point Campground
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Frenchy Point
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Confluence With Jefferson Creek To Confluence With Kentucky Creek
One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek To Bullards Bar Reservoir Spillway (Elevation 1902 Feet)
One-Eighth Mile Downstream From Confluence With Cherokee Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek
Headwaters Of North Yuba River (Sec 10, T20N, R13 E) To One-Eighth Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Cherokee Creek
Slate Reservoir To North Yuba River
Confluence With South Fork Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Yuba River