Richard L. Schafer Dam
California — Tulare County
Location
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| Coordinates | 36.06067, -118.91934 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 145 ft |
| Dam Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,404 ft |
| NID Storage | 230,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,450 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | — |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | — |
| Owner Type | — |
| Owner | USACE - Sacramento District |
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.