Big Creek Dam No. 6

California — Madera County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMadera
Coordinates37.20748, -119.33037

Physical Characteristics

NID Height155 ft
Dam Height155 ft
Dam Length495 ft
NID Storage1,726 acre-ft
Max Storage1,726 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1923
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerSouthern California Edison 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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