Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista is an earth dam located in Merced County, California, built in 1872. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista is a dam in Merced, California. The dam is owned by Edward De Jager (private). It impounds the Chowchilla Rv.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 31 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Completed in 1872, the structure is one of the older dams in the region, with over a century and a half of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/21/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Merced |
| River/Stream | Chowchilla Rv |
| Coordinates | 37.15230, -120.27650 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1872 (154 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 31 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Edward De Jager |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00705 |
| Federal ID | CA00705 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |