Sheep Canyon is a timber crib dam located in San Bernardino County, California, built in 1941. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 35 ft35 ft tall and 415 ft long, taller than 80% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Sheep Canyon
The primary purpose of Sheep Canyon is debris control. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion. The dam is owned by Usda Fs (federal).
The dam stands 35 feet tall and stretches 415 feet across. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 09/28/2015. That was over 11 years ago.
At 35 feet, this dam is taller than 80% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Coordinates | 34.26526, -117.49996 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Timber Crib |
| NID Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 415 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Usda Fs |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA10394 |
| Federal ID | CA10394 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |