Burns Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Merced |
| Nearest City | PLANADA |
| River/Stream | BURNS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.37687, -120.27543 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,070 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 21,836 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 21,836 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 6,934 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 670 acres |
| Drainage Area | 74 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,600 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 | 06/11/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |