Big Creek Dam No. 1

California — Fresno County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyFresno
Coordinates37.23426, -119.21247

Physical Characteristics

NID Height170 ft
Dam Height170 ft
Dam Length1,335 ft
NID Storage89,800 acre-ft
Max Storage89,800 acre-ft
Surface Area1,435 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1917
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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