Lower Bear

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAmador
Nearest CityPioneer
River/StreamBear River
Coordinates38.53781, -120.25538

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height245 ft
Dam Height245 ft
Dam Length1,844 ft
Year Completed1952 (74 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage52,025 acre-ft
Max Storage52,025 acre-ft
Normal Storage49,100 acre-ft
Surface Area746 acres
Drainage Area37 sq mi
Max Discharge22,210 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerPacific Gas and Electric Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00409
Federal IDCA00409
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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