Big Creek Dam No. 4

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyFresno
Nearest CityBig Creek
River/StreamBig Creek
Coordinates37.20338, -119.24144

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height75 ft
Dam Height75 ft
Dam Length287 ft
Year Completed1913 (113 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage100 acre-ft
Max Storage100 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area4 acres
Drainage Area107 sq mi
Max Discharge11,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouthern California Edison Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/21/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCA00430
Federal IDCA00430
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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