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Canyondam, CA

Population
11
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4,598 ft

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityCold Springs, Nevada67 miles away · 11,321 residents.

About Canyondam

Canyondam is a small Plumas County census-designated place near the dam that forms Lake Almanor. The post office opened in 1940, closed in 1944, and reopened in 1952, reflecting the small but persistent local settlement. The area is served by Plumas Unified School District and sits in a mountain-lake landscape with warm-summer Mediterranean climate patterns. Canyondam is closely tied to Lake Almanor, and the Dixie Fire's path through the area is part of its recent story.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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