Exchequer Main

Mariposa County, California (near Snelling)

River/Stream: Merced River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
490 ft
Dam Length
1,220 ft
Reservoir Storage
1,100,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1966
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
531,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-08-08

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00240
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.58500, -120.27020
Age
60 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.