Beaver Creek Diversion

Tuolumne County, California (near Murphys)

River/Stream: Beaver Creek

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Gravity
Height
54 ft
Dam Length
188 ft
Reservoir Storage
45 acre-ft
Year Completed
1989
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
16,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-08-09

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
CA01259
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.23370, -120.27920
Age
37 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.