Canyondam
Census-designated place in Plumas County, California

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.
- 30residents (2020 Census)
- 4,593 ftelevation · 1,400 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 39 / sq mipopulation density
- 95923ZIP code
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 had 30 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30 |
|---|---|
| Density | 39 per sq mi (15 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canyondam at a glance
| State | California (CA) |
|---|---|
| County | Plumas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 30 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,593 ft (1,400 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1699° N, 121.0770° W |
| ZIP code | 95923 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0610914 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canyondam
- Prattville4.9 mi NW
- East Shore5.2 mi N
- Almanor6.1 mi NW
- Lake Almanor Country Club7.1 mi NW
- Greenville7.4 mi E
- Hamilton Branch7.5 mi N
- Lake Almanor West7.9 mi NW
- Caribou8.2 mi SW
- Lake Almanor Peninsula8.3 mi N
- Indian Falls9.2 mi SE
- Twain9.5 mi S
- Crescent Mills9.5 mi SE
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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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