Los Banos Creek Detention Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Merced |
| Nearest City | LOS BANOS |
| River/Stream | LOS BANOS CREEK |
| Coordinates | 36.99190, -120.93220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 167 ft |
| Dam Height | 167 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,370 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 51,920 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 51,920 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 34,500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 782 acres |
| Drainage Area | 156 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 8,600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 03/03/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |