Upper Gorge

Mono County, California

River/Stream: Owens River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
44 ft
Dam Length
37 ft
Reservoir Storage
26 acre-ft
Year Completed
1953
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-09-20

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00095
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.54590, -118.58980
Age
73 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.