Big Dry Creek

Fresno County, California (near Clovis, Fresno)

River/Stream: Big Dry Cr & Dog Cr

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
25,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
30,200 acre-ft
Year Completed
1948
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-01-18

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
CA01075
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
36.88740, -119.66030
Age
78 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.