Owens Dam
California — Mariposa County — OWENS CREEK
Location
| State | California |
| County | Mariposa |
| River | OWENS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.31464, -120.18634 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| NID Storage | 6,064 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,064 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | March 22, 2023 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1949 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Sacramento District |
| Other Name | Owens 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.