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Flood Risk Reduction
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Dam Safety
Yuba Water manages New Bullards Bar Dam, the fifth tallest dam in the United States, and several smaller diversion dams. Learn how Yuba Water ensures its dams are safe and in tip-top shape.
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Flood Management
Since its formation in 1959, Yuba Water has led the local effort with state and federal agencies, Congress and others to increase public safety by reducing the risk of catastrophic flooding in Yuba County. Learn more about Yuba County’s flood risk and efforts to significantly reduce this risk.
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Local Levee Districts
Yuba County's local levee districts are responsible for reclaiming and maintaining land that is threatened by permanent or temporary flooding for agriculture, residential, residential, commercial of industrial use.
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Partners and Projects
Explore some of the projects Yuba Water has invested in to reduce flood risk in Yuba County and the partners we work with.
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Prepare for a Disaster
Resources to help you prepare for the possibility of flooding, including how to register for emergency alerts.
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1997 New Year's Flood
January 2022 marks 25 years since the devastating New Year's flood of 1997. Learn about the impacts of the flood and changes made since then to ensure Yuba County is among the best protected flood-prone regions in the state.