Florence Lake

Fresno County, California (near Mono Hot Springs)

River/Stream: Big Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
149 ft
Dam Length
3,156 ft
Reservoir Storage
68,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1926
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
16,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-08-30

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
CA00433
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.27440, -118.96860
Age
100 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.