Shaver Lake Dam, California, USA

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Quick Facts About Shaver Lake Dam

Location: Fresno, California
Coordinates: 37.144295, -119.302924
River: Stevenson Creek River
Primary Purpose: Hydroelectric
Type: Concrete Arch Gravity
Commissioned: 1927
Dam Height: 180 ft (55 m)
Dam Length: 1,760 ft (536 m)
Dam Capacity: 135,283 acre-ft (166,869 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available

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Shaver Lake Dam Information

Shaver Lake Dam is a concrete arch gravity dam located about 2 miles from Shaver Lake, Fresno, California.

The dam, which is on the Stevenson Creek River, was primarily built for Hydroelectric purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1927 and is currently owned by Southern California Edison Company.

Shaver Lake Dam Structure

The Shaver Lake Dam is approximately 1,760 feet (536 m) long, 180 feet (55 m) high and has a structural volume of 281,000 cubic yards (214,840 cubic metres).

Shaver Lake Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 135,568 acre-ft (167,220 Ml) and maximum capacity of 135,283 acre-ft (166,869 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 2,190 acres (886 ha) and the total catchment area is 30 square miles (78 square kilometres).

Shaver Lake Dam Spillway

The dam spillway has a maximum discharge capacity of 800 cubic feet per second (23 cubic metres per second).

Shaver Lake Dam Compared to Four Famous American Dams

Shaver Lake Dam
Fresno, California
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft) 180 730 550 357 216
Length (Ft) 1,760 1,244 5,673 6,920 1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft) 135,283 30,237,000 9,562,000 3,540,000 29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles) 30 167,800 74,100 3,611 108,355

Shaver Lake Dam Weather

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Shaver Lake Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Shaver Lake Dam?

Shaver Lake Dam is in California.

In which county is the Shaver Lake Dam?

Shaver Lake Dam is in Fresno County.

How high is the Shaver Lake Dam?

Shaver Lake Dam is 180 feet high.

How long is the Shaver Lake Dam?

Shaver Lake Dam is 1,760 feet long.

Condition Assessment Classification

Satisfactory

No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.

Fair

No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum

Poor

A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.

Unsatisfactory

A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.

Not Rated

The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.

Not Available

Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High

Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.

Significant

Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.

Low

Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner’s property.

Undetermined

Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.

Not Available

Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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