Bowman Main

California — Nevada County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyNevada
Coordinates39.44900, -120.65280

Physical Characteristics

NID Height175 ft
Dam Height167 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage68,500 acre-ft
Max Storage68,500 acre-ft
Surface Area810 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1926
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNevada Irrigation District

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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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