Owens Dam

California — Mariposa County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMariposa
Coordinates37.31464, -120.18634

Physical Characteristics

NID Height75 ft
Dam Height72 ft
Dam Length790 ft
NID Storage6,064 acre-ft
Max Storage6,064 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1949
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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