LAKE VAN NORDEN - CA00362-3254
Dam Name: LAKE VAN NORDEN
State: CA
Downstream Hazard Potential: H
Incident Type: Non-Failure
Incident Date: 04/30/2019
Incident Driver: Deterioration or Poor Condition
Incident Mechanism 1: Spillway Chute Failure
Incident Mechanism 2
Incident Mechanism 3
Incident IDCA00362-3254
Incident DescriptionLarge hole at the downstream right end of the spillway invert during high spring spill flows.
Named Hydrologic Event
EAP Enacted (Y/N) due to IncidentYes
Fatalities (Number)0
Number of People Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Evacuated0
Number of Habitable Structures Flooded0
Other Infrastructure ImpactsNone
Economic Damages (in $)None
ResponseImmediate response by dam owner, Division of Safety of Dams, and first responders.
Volume released at failure (ac-ft)
Additional Remarks or Updates
Owner TypeP
Dam TypeRE
Primary Purpose(s)HS
EAPN
Dam Height30 ft
Max Storage (ac-ft)300.00
Surface Area (acres)135.00
Year Completed1916
NID NumberCA00362
River NameSOUTH YUBA RIVER
Latitude39.322
Longitude-120.377
Year Modified
Regulatory Agency(ies)DWR, SAFETY OF DAMS
Incident Time
Incident Duration1 week
Incident Report ProducedYes
Information SourcesCA DSOD
