Bear Creek Diversion
Bear Creek Diversion is a concrete dam located in Fresno County, California, built in 1927. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bear Creek Diversion
The primary purpose of Bear 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 Southern California Edison Company (private). It impounds the Bear Creek near Mono Hot Springs.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 293 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 103 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 54 square miles. Completed in 1927, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years 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 08/06/2019.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Fresno |
| Nearest City | Mono Hot Springs |
| River/Stream | Bear Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.33570, -118.97530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 293 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 103 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 54 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Southern California Edison Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/06/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00428 |
| Federal ID | CA00428 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |