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California — Fresno County — North Fork Kings River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyFresno
RiverNorth Fork Kings River
Coordinates37.00420, -118.96840

Physical Characteristics

NID Height260 ft
Dam Height260 ft
Dam Length3,330 ft
NID Storage133,600 acre-ft
Max Storage133,600 acre-ft
Surface Area1,025 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 17, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1958
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePrivate
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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