Mono 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.
Dam profile
NID height · 64 ft64 ft tall and 156 ft long, taller than 96% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic concrete gravity section and the water level is illustrative.
About Mono Creek Diversion
The primary purpose of Mono 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 Mono Creek near Mono Hot Springs.
The dam stands 64 feet tall and stretches 156 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 45 acre-feet. 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 08/29/2023.
At 64 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Fresno |
| Nearest City | Mono Hot Springs |
| River/Stream | Mono Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.36010, -118.99830 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Height | 64 ft |
| Dam Length | 156 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| 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 | 08/29/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00436 |
| Federal ID | CA00436 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |