Friant Dam
California — Madera County — SAN JOAQUIN RIVER
Location
| State | California |
| County | Madera |
| River | SAN JOAQUIN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.00040, -119.70530 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 319 ft |
| Dam Height | 299 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,488 ft |
| NID Storage | 520,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 520,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4,900 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | February 9, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1942 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Millerton Lake |
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.