Canyon Dam, California
Census-designated place in the United States in Plumas County · Not an incorporated municipality
About Canyon Dam
Canyondam (formerly, Canyon Dam) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Plumas County, California, United States. Canyondam is located near the dam that forms Lake Almanor, 6.25 miles (10.1 km) east-southeast of Almanor. The population was 30 at the 2020 census, down from 31 as of the 2010 census. On August 6, 2021, the community was destroyed in the Dixie Fire.
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How Canyon Dam is governed
Canyon Dam appears to be an unincorporated community or a census-designated place, so it may have no city government of its own — services usually come from Plumas County and its elected officials. The chart below is a generic template; readers can correct it if Canyon Dam does have local officials.
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Residents of Canyon Dam
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Mayor
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The city's chief elected official. Presides over the executive branch, proposes the budget and represents the city.
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City Manager / Administrator
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Police Chief
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Fire Chief
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Streets, water, sewer, and city buildings.
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The budget, taxes, and city accounts.
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City Council
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City Clerk
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City Attorney
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Hears traffic, ordinance and other minor cases.
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Presides over the municipal court.
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Population over time
From 31 in 2010 to 30 in 2020 (−3.2%).
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| Year | Population |
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| 2020 | 30 |
| 2010 | 31 |
History
The Canyondam post office opened in 1940, closed in 1944, and reopened in 1952.
An earthquake measuring 5.7 Mw struck on May 23, 2013, and was felt over much of Northern California with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VII (Very strong). Its epicenter was about 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from Canyondam.
Dixie Fire
On August 6, 2021, the Dixie Fire burned through the town on its path to Lake Almanor. Around 95% of the structures were destroyed, including the post office.
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