Bear Valley
High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | San Bernardino |
| Nearest City | N/A |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.24230, -116.97760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Multi-Arch |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1911 (115 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 74,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 74,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,649 acres |
| Drainage Area | 38 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Big Bear Municipal Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |