Lake Spaulding Dam
| Company type | Hydroelectric dam |
|---|---|
| Industry | Energy |
| Founded | 1913 |
| Founder | John Ripley Freeman (engineer) |
| Headquarters | Nevada County , United States |
| Products | Hydroelectric power |
| Owner | Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) |
Lake Spaulding Dam (National ID # CA00358) is a 275-foot tall structure located in Nevada County, California, owned and managed by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for the purpose of generating hydroelectric power. The dam, engineered by John Ripley Freeman and completed in , creates a barrier on the South Fork of the Yuba River, which begins near Donner Pass. At the time of its completion, it was the tallest dam in California and counted among PG&E's ten hydroelectric installations. During its construction phase, workers were accommodated at a temporary settlement known as Camp Spaulding, California.
The reservoir formed behind the dam, Lake Spaulding, holds a volume of and offers opportunities for recreational pursuits including camping, boating, fishing, and diving.
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- Arch dams
- Dams completed in 1913
- Energy infrastructure completed in 1913
- Dams in Nevada County, California
- Hydroelectric power plants in California
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company dams
- Reservoirs in California
- Dams in the Feather River basin
- Reservoirs in Nevada County, California
- 1913 establishments in California
- Reservoirs in Northern California