Shaver Dike
Shaver Dike is a concrete dam located in Fresno County, California, built in 1982. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Shaver Dike
The primary purpose of Shaver Dike is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Southern California Edison Company (private). It impounds the Stevenson Creek near Shaver Lake.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 409 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2,190 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 135,283 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 08/03/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Fresno |
| Nearest City | Shaver Lake |
| River/Stream | Stevenson Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.14196, -119.30396 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 409 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135,568 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135,283 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135,568 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,190 acres |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Southern California Edison Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/03/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00437 |
| Federal ID | CA00437S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |