LITTLE GRASS VALLEY
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Little Grass Valley Reservoir is a lake located in Plumas County, California, USA. The reservoir was created by the construction of Little Grass Valley Dam, which was completed in 1961 by Pacific Gas and Electric Company. The dam is 105 feet high and 1,610 feet long. The reservoir has a capacity of 105,000 acre-feet and is part of the North Fork Feather River watershed. It is fed by the Little Grass Valley Creek and other small creeks, and provides water for irrigation, domestic, and industrial use. The reservoir is also used for recreational activities like fishing, boating, and swimming. The surrounding area has many campgrounds and hiking trails. Little Grass Valley is an important source of water for the region and is managed by the Plumas County Water Agency.
September 14, 2024
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Humidity
| Storage 24hr Change | -0.04% |
| Percent of Normal | 126% |
| Minimum |
36,493 acre-ft
2004-12-06 |
| Maximum |
94,390 acre-ft
2005-06-07 |
| Average | 67,937 acre-ft |
| Dam_Height | 184 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 198 |
| Drainage_Area | 25.8 |
| Year_Completed | 1961 |
| Nid_Storage | 94660 |
| Structural_Height | 210 |
| River_Or_Stream | South Fork Feather River |
| Foundations | Rock |
| Surface_Area | 1630 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Outlet_Gates | Tainter (radial) - 2 |
| Dam_Length | 840 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Nid_Height | 210 |
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