Little Grass Valley Reservoir

Little Grass Valley Reservoir is an artificial lake in Plumas County, California and Plumas National Forest near the Pacific Crest Trail.

The lake's waters are impounded by Little Grass Valley Dam (National ID CA00269), which was completed in 1961.

Hydrology
The lake discharges into the South Fork Feather River.

Little Grass Valley Dam
Little Grass Valley Dam is a rock-fill dam 840 ft long and 210 ft high, with 18 ft of freeboard. The South Feather Water and Power Agency owns the dam.



Recreation
Located in Plumas National Forest near the Pacific Crest Trail, Little Grass Valley Reservoir is the centerpiece of the Little Grass Valley Recreation Area, managed by the Feather River Ranger District. The area supports boating, camping, fishing, swimming, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain biking, wildlife viewing, and hiking.

Access
By car, the lake is about ninety minutes from Yuba City. The Pacific Crest Trail passes north of the lake and can be reached by way of the Bald Mountain Trail from Horse Camp.