Bee Canyon Retention Basin

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

CountyOrange
River/StreamBee Canyon Wash
Coordinates33.70570, -117.71380

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height62 ft
Dam Height62 ft
Dam Length570 ft
Year Completed1994 (32 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage243 acre-ft
Max Storage243 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCounty of Orange
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/09/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA01360
Federal IDCA01360
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

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