Oroville Dam is an earthfill embankment dam on the Feather River east of the city of Oroville, California, in the Sierra Nevada foothills east of the Sacramento Valley.

Oroville Dam, earth-fill dam on the Feather River, California, United States. It is the highest dam in the United States and one of the highest embankment dams in the world. It is an important …

Sep 30, 2025 · Oroville Dam is the tallest earth-fill dam, at 770-feet, in the United States. Construction first began in 1957 on relocating what is now Highway 70 and the Western …

6 days ago · The Oroville Dam holds water at around 791 feet elevation in Lake Oroville on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025 in Oroville, California. (Michael Weber/Mercury-Register)

Dec 23, 2025 · The Oroville Dam plays a crucial role in flood protection for downstream communities by capturing runoff from rain and future snowmelt that would otherwise flow into …

2 days ago · Completed in 1968, this earth dam stands at a height of 770 feet and has a storage capacity of 3,540,000 acre-feet. Situated on the Feather River, Oroville Dam serves multiple …

Dec 22, 2025 · An intense round of storms delivered staggering rainfall to the Northern Sierra, with up to 11 inches of rain falling in just the past 24 hours—and Lake Oroville is already …

Lake Oroville & Dam is located in the state of CA. The current pool elevation is 792.06 feet and has increased in elevation 3.55 feet in the last 24 hours. Explore comprehensive data on water...

3 days ago · Lake Oroville Water Level including historical chart

Oct 22, 2025 · Oroville Dam is the centerpiece and largest water storage facility of the State Water Project. Located about 70 miles north of Sacramento at the Feather River confluence, …