Hillside

Inyo County, California (near Bishop)

River/Stream: South Fork Bishop Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Rockfill
Height
82 ft
Dam Length
645 ft
Reservoir Storage
12,883 acre-ft
Year Completed
1910
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
1,700 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2025-08-19

Hazard Classification: High — 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
CA00446
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.17300, -118.56650
Age
116 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.