Balch Diversion

California — Fresno County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyFresno
Coordinates36.91957, -119.02278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height135 ft
Dam Height135 ft
Dam Length396 ft
NID Storage1,295 acre-ft
Max Storage1,295 acre-ft
Surface Area35 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1927
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company

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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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