Stinson Weir
Stinson Weir is a buttress dam located in Fresno County, California, built in 1910. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Stinson Weir
Stinson Weir is a dam in Fresno, California. The dam is owned by Stinson Canal And Irrigation Company (private). It impounds the Tr Kings River.
The dam stands 14 feet tall and stretches 256 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet. Completed in 1910, the structure is over a century 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. The most recent inspection on record was 03/28/2024.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Fresno |
| River/Stream | Tr Kings River |
| Coordinates | 36.46070, -119.99360 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 256 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Stinson Canal and Irrigation Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 03/28/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00710 |
| Federal ID | CA00710 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |