Managed by a public utility, this structure stands at 70 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 66 feet and a structural height of 97 feet. With a storage capacity of 280 acre-feet and a surface area of 14 acres, Our House serves as a key resource for the region's water needs.
This dam, designed by International Engineering Co., also serves purposes of hydroelectric power generation and recreation. With a spillway width of 230 feet and a maximum discharge rate of 59,400 cubic feet per second, Our House poses a high hazard potential but has a moderate risk assessment rating. While its condition assessment is not currently available, the dam undergoes regular inspections by both state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with enforcement measures.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission oversees the operation and inspection of Our House, ensuring that it meets guidelines for emergency action plans and risk management measures. With its strategic location and vital role in water supply, hydroelectricity, and recreation, Our House stands as a crucial infrastructure for the Nevada and California counties it serves, embodying the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience.
Year Completed |
1969 |
Dam Length |
368 |
Dam Height |
70 |
River Or Stream |
Middle Yuba River |
Primary Dam Type |
Concrete |
Surface Area |
14 |
Hydraulic Height |
66 |
Drainage Area |
145 |
Nid Storage |
280 |
Structural Height |
97 |
Hazard Potential |
High |
Foundations |
Rock |
Nid Height |
97 |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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South Yuba
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Environmental Camp
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Chute Hill Campground
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Malakoff Diggins State Park
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Dark Day
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Dark Day Campground
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Headwaters Of North Yuba River (Sec 10, T20N, R13 E) To One-Eighth Mile Downstream Of Confluence With Cherokee Creek
One-Eighth Mile Downstream From Confluence With Cherokee Creek To One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek
One-Quarter Mile Upstream From Confluence With Slate Creek To Bullards Bar Reservoir Spillway (Elevation 1902 Feet)
Confluence With South Fork Canyon Creek To Confluence With North Yuba River
One-Half Mile West Of Confluence With Fall Creek To Confluence With Jefferson Creek
Slate Reservoir To North Yuba River