Bowman Arch

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyNevada
Nearest CityWashington
River/StreamCanyon Creek
Coordinates39.44360, -120.65400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height109 ft
Dam Height105 ft
Dam Length567 ft
Year Completed1927 (99 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage68,500 acre-ft
Max Storage68,500 acre-ft
Normal Storage63,700 acre-ft
Surface Area810 acres
Drainage Area29 sq mi
Max Discharge19,500 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNevada Irrigation District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00245
Federal IDCA00245S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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