Orvis

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

CountyStanislaus
River/StreamBuckham Gulch
Coordinates37.94840, -120.78340

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height34 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length460 ft
Year Completed1959 (67 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area47 acres
Drainage Area7 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerC. Bruce Orvis
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection05/28/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA00654
Federal IDCA00654
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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