Beaver Creek Diversion
Beaver Creek Diversion is a gravity dam located in Tuolumne County, California, built in 1989. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Beaver Creek Diversion
The primary purpose of Beaver Creek Diversion 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 Calaveras County Water District (public utility). It impounds the Beaver Creek near Murphys.
The dam stands 54 feet tall and stretches 188 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 years old.
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 08/09/2022.
At 54 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tuolumne |
| Nearest City | Murphys |
| River/Stream | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.23370, -120.27920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| NID Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Height | 54 ft |
| Dam Length | 188 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 16,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Calaveras County Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/09/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01259 |
| Federal ID | CA01259 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |