Buchanan Dam
California — Madera County — CHOWCHILLA RIVER
Location
| State | California |
| County | Madera |
| River | CHOWCHILLA RIVER |
| Coordinates | 37.21713, -119.98453 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 219 ft |
| Dam Height | 179 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,800 ft |
| NID Storage | 185,256 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 185,256 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,780 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | October 7, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1975 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | USACE - Sacramento District |
| Other Name | H.V.Eastman Lake |
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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.