Bear Gulch

San Mateo County, California (near Menlo Park)

River/Stream: Tr San Fran Bay

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
61 ft
Dam Length
730 ft
Reservoir Storage
725 acre-ft
Year Completed
1896
Primary Purpose
Water Supply
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
70 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2024-05-15

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00658
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.43150, -122.22760
Age
130 years

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.