Crocker Diversion
Key Takeaway
Crocker Diversion is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1910 and is 116 years old. Its primary use is other.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 22 ft (taller than 18.8% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 725 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 56 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,045 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00239 |
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
Merced Irrigation District
Public Utility
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What is the hazard classification of Crocker Diversion?
Crocker Diversion 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 Crocker Diversion?
Crocker Diversion is owned by Merced Irrigation District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Crocker Diversion built?
Crocker Diversion was completed in 1910, making it 116 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 Crocker Diversion?
Crocker Diversion serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Crocker Diversion?
Crocker Diversion has a dam height of 22 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 Crocker Diversion last inspected?
Crocker Diversion was last inspected on November 17, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.