Los Banos Creek Detention Dam

Merced County, California (near LOS BANOS)

River/Stream: LOS BANOS CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
167 ft
Dam Length
1,370 ft
Reservoir Storage
51,920 acre-ft
Year Completed
1965
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
8,600 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-03-03

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
CA10167
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
36.99190, -120.93220
Age
61 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.