Bear Dam

California — Mariposa County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMariposa
Coordinates37.36834, -120.22801

Physical Characteristics

NID Height92 ft
Dam Height85 ft
Dam Length1,830 ft
NID Storage12,700 acre-ft
Max Storage12,700 acre-ft
Surface Area265 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1954
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerUSACE - Sacramento District

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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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