Big Creek Dam No. 7

California — Madera County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMadera
Coordinates37.14480, -119.45130

Physical Characteristics

NID Height250 ft
Dam Height250 ft
Dam Length875 ft
NID Storage35,000 acre-ft
Max Storage35,000 acre-ft
Surface Area464 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1951
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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