Big Creek Dam No. 7
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Madera |
| Nearest City | Auberry |
| River/Stream | San Joaquin River |
| Coordinates | 37.14480, -119.45130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 250 ft |
| Dam Height | 250 ft |
| Dam Length | 875 ft |
| Year Completed | 1951 (75 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26,119 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 464 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,400 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 150,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Southern California Edison Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |