Bear Valley Sh
Bear Valley Sh is an earth dam located in Alpine County, California, built in 1975. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Bear Valley Sh
Bear Valley Sh is a dam in Alpine, California. The dam is owned by Bear Valley Water District (public utility). It impounds the Tr Bloods Creek.
The dam stands 43 feet tall and stretches 520 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 346 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1975, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/10/2025.
At 43 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Alpine |
| River/Stream | Tr Bloods Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.45490, -120.03430 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1975 (51 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 346 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Bear Valley Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01114 |
| Federal ID | CA01114 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |