Map of Canyondam CDP

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 31 as of the 2010 census, down from 37 as of the 2000 census. On August 6, 2021, the community was destroyed in the Dixie Fire.

Canyondam CDP overview:
Name:	Canyondam CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	California
County:	Plumas County
Elevation:	4,593 ft (1,400 m)
Total Area:	0.77 sq mi (1.99 km²)
Land Area:	0.77 sq mi (1.99 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) 0%
Total Population:	30
Population Density:	39.11/sq mi (15.11/km²)
ZIP code:	95923
Area code:	530
FIPS code:	0610914

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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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Geography

Canyondam is located at 40°10′12″N 121°4′32″W / 40.17000°N 121.07556°W / 40.17000; -121.07556 (40.169921, -121.075586).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.8 square miles (2.1 km), all of it land.

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Canyondam has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated “Csb” on climate maps.