Balsam Meadow Forebay Dike
Balsam Meadow Forebay Dike is an earth dam located in Fresno County, California. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Balsam Meadow Forebay Dike
The primary purpose of Balsam Meadow Forebay Dike 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 Balsam Creek near Big Creek.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 264 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 59 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,960 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/20/2022.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Fresno |
| Nearest City | Big Creek |
| River/Stream | Balsam Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.16330, -119.25000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 264 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,960 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,960 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,547 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 59 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Southern California Edison Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/20/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01283 |
| Federal ID | CA01283S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |