Bee Canyon Retention Basin
Key Takeaway
Bee Canyon Retention Basin is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1994 and is 32 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 62 ft (taller than 68.9% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 570 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 243 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
| NID ID | CA01360 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
County of Orange
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Bee Canyon Retention Basin?
Bee Canyon Retention Basin is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Bee Canyon Retention Basin?
Bee Canyon Retention Basin is owned by County of Orange (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Bee Canyon Retention Basin built?
Bee Canyon Retention Basin was completed in 1994, making it 32 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Bee Canyon Retention Basin?
Bee Canyon Retention Basin serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Bee Canyon Retention Basin?
Bee Canyon Retention Basin has a dam height of 62 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Bee Canyon Retention Basin last inspected?
Bee Canyon Retention Basin was last inspected on February 23, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.