O'Neill Forebay Dam

California — Merced County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMerced
Coordinates37.08810, -121.04200

Physical Characteristics

NID Height88 ft
Dam Height88 ft
Dam Length14,300 ft
NID Storage64,800 acre-ft
Max Storage64,800 acre-ft
Surface Area2,250 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1967
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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