Mckays Point Diversion

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyTuolumne
Nearest CityMurphys
River/StreamNorth Fork Stanislaus River
Coordinates38.23320, -120.29210

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeArch
NID Height242 ft
Dam Height242 ft
Dam Length820 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,930 acre-ft
Max Storage2,930 acre-ft
Normal Storage2,248 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres
Drainage Area166 sq mi
Max Discharge82,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerCalaveras County Water District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/09/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01257
Federal IDCA01257
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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