Bishop Creek Intake No. 2

Inyo County, California (near Bishop)

River/Stream: Middle Fork Bishop Creek

Significant Hazard

Failure could cause economic loss or disruption

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
30 ft
Dam Length
443 ft
Reservoir Storage
115 acre-ft
Year Completed
1908
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
4,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2025-08-19

Hazard Classification: Significant — 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
CA00449
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.24790, -118.58110
Age
118 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.