Orvis
California — Stanislaus County — Buckham Gulch
Location
| State | California |
| County | Stanislaus |
| River | Buckham Gulch |
| Coordinates | 37.94840, -120.78340 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 460 ft |
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 47 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | May 28, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 0.5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1959 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | C. Bruce Orvis |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.