Big Creek Dam No. 6

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyMadera
Nearest CityBig Creek
River/StreamSan Joaquin River
Coordinates37.20748, -119.33037

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height155 ft
Dam Height155 ft
Dam Length495 ft
Year Completed1923 (103 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,726 acre-ft
Max Storage1,726 acre-ft
Normal Storage993 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area1,195 sq mi
Max Discharge114,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouthern California Edison Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/02/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00432
Federal IDCA00432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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