Drainage District #1 Data Sheet

It is thought the District was originally formed in 1905; however, the District's bylaws were recorced in 1908. Drainage District No. 1 (DD1) is located east and south of the City of Gridley and directly west of the Feather River. The District collects runoff from agricultural irrigation water and natural storms in an area of approximately 6,249 acres.

DRAINAGE DISTRICT #1

Contact: Jeff Spence, District Engineer

Mailing Address: P.O Box 876, Gridley, CA 95948 2270

Phone: (530) 671-1008

Governing Board

Drainage District 1 Board of Trustees, consisting of three members elected at large who serve four-year terms.

Board Meeting Location: District Office, 649 Township Road, Gridley, CA 95948

Normal Board Meeting Date: Quarterly, as needed

Formation Information

Date of Formation: 1905, By-laws adopted March 1908

Notes

  • Number of Customers: 808

  • Number of Employees: 0 full-time

Purpose

  1. Enabling Legislation: California Water Code, Division 13, §20200 et seq.

  2. Empowered Services: Acquire right-of-ways, and maintain all drainage & flood control improvements and natural drainage courses.

  3. Provided Services: Acquire right-of-ways, and maintain all drainage & flood control improvements and natural drainage courses.

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Area Served

  1. Parcels: 850

  2. Supervisorial Districts: 4 Butte County

  3. Acreage: 6,249 acres

  4. Estimated Population: 1,900 (2010)

  5. Location Description: Southwest Butte County

  6. Sphere of Influence: Not established