Balsam Meadow Forebay Dike

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyFresno
Nearest CityBig Creek
River/StreamBalsam Creek
Coordinates37.16330, -119.25000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length264 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,960 acre-ft
Max Storage1,960 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,547 acre-ft
Surface Area59 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouthern California Edison Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/20/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01283
Federal IDCA01283S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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