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California — Mariposa County — Merced River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMariposa
RiverMerced River
Coordinates37.58500, -120.27020

Physical Characteristics

NID Height490 ft
Dam Height490 ft
Dam Length1,220 ft
NID Storage1,100,000 acre-ft
Max Storage1,100,000 acre-ft
Surface Area7,110 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 8, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1966
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeRockfill
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerMerced 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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