Los Banos Creek Detention Dam
California — Merced County — LOS BANOS CREEK
Location
| State | California |
| County | Merced |
| River | LOS BANOS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.99190, -120.93220 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 167 ft |
| Dam Height | 167 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,370 ft |
| NID Storage | 51,920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51,920 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 782 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 3, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1965 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Los Banos Reservoir |
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.