Owens Dam

Mariposa County, California (near PLANADA)

River/Stream: OWENS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
75 ft
Dam Length
790 ft
Reservoir Storage
6,064 acre-ft
Year Completed
1949
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
7,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2023-03-22

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA10111
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.31464, -120.18634
Age
77 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.