Lower Bear

California — Amador County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAmador
Coordinates38.53781, -120.25538

Physical Characteristics

NID Height245 ft
Dam Height245 ft
Dam Length1,844 ft
NID Storage52,025 acre-ft
Max Storage52,025 acre-ft
Surface Area746 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1952
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company

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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.

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