Bear Dam
California — Mariposa County — BEAR CREEK
Location
| State | California |
| County | Mariposa |
| River | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.36834, -120.22801 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,830 ft |
| NID Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 265 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | May 12, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1954 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Sacramento District |
| Other Name | Bear 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.