Bear Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Mariposa |
| Nearest City | PLANADA |
| River/Stream | BEAR CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.36834, -120.22801 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 92 ft |
| Dam Height | 85 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,830 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 7,723 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 265 acres |
| Drainage Area | 72 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 21,400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Sacramento District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 05/12/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |