Canyondam

Census-designated place in Plumas County, California

Aerial view of Canyondam, California
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Canyondam is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Plumas County, California, with 30 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,593 ft (1,400 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Prattville, 4.9 miles NW.

About Canyondam

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 30 at the 2020 census, down from 31 as of the 2010 census. On August 6, 2021, the community was destroyed in the Dixie Fire.

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Canyondam, CA population

Canyondam had 30 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census30
Density39 per sq mi (15 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Canyondam at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountyPlumas County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population30 (2020)
Land area0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Elevation4,593 ft (1,400 m)
Coordinates40.1699° N, 121.0770° W
ZIP code95923
Census code (GEOID)0610914

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Canyondam

What county is Canyondam in?

Canyondam is in Plumas County, California.

What is the population of Canyondam, CA?

30 people lived in Canyondam at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Canyondam, CA?

The ZIP code of Canyondam is 95923.

What is the elevation of Canyondam?

4,593 feet (1,400 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Canyondam?

Prattville (4.9 mi), East Shore (5.2 mi), Almanor (6.1 mi), Lake Almanor Country Club (7.1 mi), Greenville (7.4 mi).

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