Big Creek

Tuolumne County, California (near Groveland)

River/Stream: Big Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
120 ft
Dam Length
480 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,650 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-08-10

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
CA00652
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.85760, -120.20100
Age
57 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.