Owens Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Mariposa |
| Nearest City | PLANADA |
| River/Stream | OWENS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 37.31464, -120.18634 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Length | 790 ft |
| Year Completed | 1949 (77 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,064 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,064 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,138 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 175 acres |
| Drainage Area | 26 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,300 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 | 03/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |