Reclamation District #833 Data Sheet

Reclamation District No. 833 (RD833) was initially formed in 1921 under the State Reclamation Act. The District provides flood control services to approximately 38,600 acres of agricultural and single-family residential parcel owners in the Biggs and Gridley area (Figure 9-1). While the District consists primarily of intensive agriculture in the form of rice farming, the District also includes all of the urbanized areas of Biggs and Gridley. Additionally, the District owns and operates a 720-acre property in the Butte Sink area located in Sutter County for drain-water management, duck hunting, and farming.

RECLAMATION DISTRICT #833

Contact: Charles E. Nuchols, Manager

Physical Address: 1643 W Biggs Gridley Road, Gridley, CA

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 247, Gridley, CA 95948

Phone: (530)846-3303

Governing Board

Normal Board Meeting Dates: Once a month during the last week of the month.

Formation Information

Date of Formation: 1921

Revenue Sources

  • Property taxes

  • Charges for services

  • Land rental/hunting rights

  • Interest on fund balance

Purpose

  1. Enabling Legislation: State Reclamation Act.

  2. Provided Services: Maintenance of drainage and flood control improvements and drainage courses

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Area Served

  1. Parcels: 4,292

  2. District Size: 38,600 acres

  3. Estimated Population: 10,250 (2015)

  4. Location: Southwest Butte County encompassing the City of Gridley and extending westerly to the Cherokee Canal and Butte Creek.

  5. Sphere of Influence: Coterminous with approved district boundaries.