Sierra Vista

Merced County, California

River/Stream: Chowchilla Rv

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
12 ft
Dam Length
350 ft
Reservoir Storage
90 acre-ft
Year Completed
1872
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-02-08

Hazard Classification: Low — 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
CA00705
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.15230, -120.27650
Age
154 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.