Combie Ophir System Diversion

The image shows a wooded area with a river, rocky terrain, and a bridge crossing over the river.

Diversion from Lake Combie

  • Supplied via natural Bear River and imported Yuba River flows
  • Flows continuously measured and reported via SCAD
  • Average flows in 2019 = 88 cubic feet a second (CFS) in summer and 29 CFS in winter
  • Supplies 46 downstream conanals covering a distrance of more than 106 miles
  • Provides 1,991 summer irrigation water customers and 497 winter water customers
  • Is the backup source of drinking water supply to the North Auburn area
An aerial view of a suspension bridge over a rocky riverbed surrounded by greenery and natural terrain.
The image is a map of the Combie Ophir Diversion area, showing water routes, treatment plants, and nearby lakes.
The image is a table showing the Bear River System's canal details, including lengths, average summer/winter flows, and customer counts.
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