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Notable lake · Butte, California

Dam 149

Dam 149 is a lake in Butte, California.

Dam 149: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Dam 149

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Dam 149 — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 39.62266, -121.75053. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Dam 149 full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Dam 149 yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Dam 149?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Dam 149?

    Nearby: Stilson Canyon (viewpoint, 16 km), Janet Turner Print Museum (museum, 18 km), Lower Bidwell Park (sanctuary, 18 km), Museum of Northern California Art (museum, 19 km), North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve (sanctuary, 20 km), Chico Gospel Hall (church, 21 km).

    Is Dam 149 worth visiting?

    Dam 149 is listed as a notable lake in California on Spotwander.