Wishon Forebay

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMadera
Nearest CityFriant
River/StreamNorth Fork Willow Creek
Coordinates37.15900, -119.49630

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length1,572 ft
Year Completed1896 (130 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage69 acre-ft
Max Storage69 acre-ft
Normal Storage69 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/05/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCA00338
Federal IDCA00338
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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