Stony Gorge Dam, California, USA

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Quick Facts About Stony Gorge Dam

Location: Glenn, California
Coordinates: 39.5864, -122.5325
River: Stony Creek River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Buttress Concrete Other
Commissioned: 1928
Dam Height: 119 ft (36 m)
Dam Length: 868 ft (265 m)
Dam Capacity: 58,500 acre-ft (72,159 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Stony Gorge Dam Information

Stony Gorge Dam is a buttress concrete other dam located in Glenn County, California.

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

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1928 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Stony Gorge Dam Structure

The Stony Gorge Dam is approximately 868 feet (265 m) long, 119 feet (36 m) high and has a structural volume of 43,100 cubic yards (32,952 cubic metres).

Stony Gorge Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 50,380 acre-ft (62,143 Ml) and maximum capacity of 58,500 acre-ft (72,159 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 1,280 acres (518 ha) and the total catchment area is 197 square miles (510 square kilometres).

Stony Gorge Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Stony Gorge Dam does not have any spillways.

Stony Gorge Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Stony Gorge Dam
Glenn, California
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 119 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 868 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 58,500 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 197 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Stony Gorge Dam Weather

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Stony Gorge Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Stony Gorge Dam?

Stony Gorge Dam is in California.

In which county is the Stony Gorge Dam?

Stony Gorge Dam is in Glenn County.

How high is the Stony Gorge Dam?

Stony Gorge Dam is 119 feet high.

How long is the Stony Gorge Dam?

Stony Gorge Dam is 868 feet long.

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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