Burns Dam
California — Merced County — BURNS CREEK
Location
| State | California |
| County | Merced |
| River | BURNS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.37687, -120.27543 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,070 ft |
| NID Storage | 21,836 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,836 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 670 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | June 11, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1950 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Sacramento District |
| Other Name | Burns Reservoir |
Location Map
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.