New Bullards Bar
North Yuba River·
Yuba, California·
Built 1970·
Concrete·
645 ft tall
High Hazard
Hydroelectric
Irrigation
Fish And Wildlife Pond
Recreation
Water Supply
Flood Risk Reduction
Public Utility
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 645 ft (taller than 99.9% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 2,323 ft |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Max Storage | 1.0M acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 996.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,830 acres |
| Drainage Area | 485 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 160,000 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00863 |
Safety Information
High Hazard
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails
Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 13, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR, Safety of Dams
Ownership
Yuba County Water Agency
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of New Bullards Bar?
New Bullards Bar is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Who owns New Bullards Bar?
New Bullards Bar is owned by Yuba County Water Agency (Public Utility).
When was New Bullards Bar last inspected?
New Bullards Bar was last inspected on September 13, 2023.
When was New Bullards Bar built?
New Bullards Bar was completed in 1970, making it 56 years old.
Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.