Dams in Inyo County, California

8Total Dams
6High Hazard
1Significant

Dam Safety in Inyo County, California

Inyo County has 8 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 6 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 1 carry a significant hazard classification. Currently, 1 dams have a condition assessment of poor or unsatisfactory.

The average dam in Inyo County is 106 years old. The most common purpose is hydroelectric. The tallest dam is Pleasant Valley at 87 ft.

DamHazardConditionHeight (ft)PurposeYear
Pleasant ValleyHighSatisfactory87Other1957
HillsideHighSatisfactory82Hydroelectric1910
HaiweeHighFair81Water Supply1913
SabrinaHighFair70Hydroelectric1908
TinemahaHighPoor32Other1928
Big Pine CreekHighSatisfactory14Water Supply
Bishop Creek Intake No. 2SignificantFair30Hydroelectric1908
LongleyLowSatisfactory27Hydroelectric1910