Bucks Lake Dam

Bucks Lake Dam Quick Facts

Location: Plumas, California
Coordinates: 39.8958, -121.2034
River: Brush Creek River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Rockfill
Commissioned: 1928
Dam Height: 123 ft (37 m)
Dam Length: 1,320 ft (402 m)
Dam Capacity: 105,605 acre-ft (130,262 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Bucks Lake Dam Information

Bucks Lake Dam is a rockfill dam located about 20 miles from Pulga, Plumas, California.

The dam, which is on the Brush Creek River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation and Water Supply benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1928 and is currently owned by Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Bucks Lake Dam Structure

The Bucks Lake Dam is approximately 1,320 feet (402 m) long, 123 feet (37 m) high and has a structural volume of 600,000 cubic yards (458,733 cubic metres).

Bucks Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 102,000 acre-ft (125,815 Ml) and maximum capacity of 105,605 acre-ft (130,262 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,852 acres (749 ha) and the total catchment area is 29 square miles (74 square kilometres).

Bucks Lake Dam Spillway

The dam has a 100 feet (30 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 15000 cubic feet per second (425 cubic metres per second).

Bucks Lake Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Bucks Lake Dam
Plumas, California
Height (ft)
123
Length (Ft)
1,320
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
105,605
Drainage Area (sq miles)
29
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Bucks Lake Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Bucks Lake Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 19:53
Sunrise 06:40
Sunset 16:56
Temperature (°F) 28
Feels Like (°F) 18
Cloud Coverage (%) 2
Pressure (inHg) 1026
Humidity (%) 47
Wind Speed (mph) 11
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Bucks Lake Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 22 48 37 1019 23 11 20 NE 0 - overcast clouds
Thu 24 59 46 1021 18 11 19 NE 0 - clear sky
Fri 29 61 53 1018 21 7 11 NE 0 - clear sky
Sat 32 53 48 1014 24 7 9 SSW 0 - overcast clouds
Sun 34 49 41 1018 60 6 10 SSW 1 - overcast clouds
Mon 31 38 31 1013 99 12 31 SSW 100 23 rain and snow
Tue 21 33 29 1022 91 9 23 SW 100 - snow
Wed 20 38 24 1025 82 9 15 NE 0 - overcast clouds

Bucks Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Bucks Lake Dam?

Bucks Lake Dam is in California.

In which county is the Bucks Lake Dam?

Bucks Lake Dam is in Plumas County.

How high is the Bucks Lake Dam?

Bucks Lake Dam is 123 feet high.

How long is the Bucks Lake Dam?

Bucks Lake Dam is 1,320 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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