Boca Dam
About Boca Dam
Boca Dam, at S end of Boca Resevoir, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 25, 1981. It was among the first 2 of Truckee’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its agriculture, conservation and engineering, at the national level. It was listed as part of Newlands Reclamation TR. The listing covers 80 acres.
What it isPlace in California listed on National Register of Historic Places. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 19 MB · National Archives↗1937 to today
- 1937Built
- 1981Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 45 years
Finding Boca Dam
S end of Boca Resevoir, Truckee
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Boca Dam
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Boca Dam
Is Boca Dam on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 1981 (Register number 81000712).
Is Boca Dam a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Donner Camp, 3.7 miles away.
Can you visit Boca Dam?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Boca Dam?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123857702 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.