Bear Creek Diversion

California — Fresno County — Bear Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyFresno
RiverBear Creek
Coordinates37.33570, -118.97530

Physical Characteristics

NID Height55 ft
Dam Height55 ft
Dam Length293 ft
NID Storage103 acre-ft
Max Storage103 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionAugust 6, 2019
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSouthern California Edison Company
Other NameBear Diversion

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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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