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Sabrina Dam, located in Inyo County, California, is a rockfill dam with a height of 70 feet and a length of 900 feet. Completed in 1908, the dam serves primarily for hydroelectric purposes and also offers recreational opportunities. Managed by a private owner, the dam is regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and is subject to state permitting, inspections, and enforcement.
With a storage capacity of 8,376 acre-feet and a drainage area of 17.1 square miles, Sabrina Dam poses a high hazard potential and has a moderate risk assessment rating. The dam's spillway type is uncontrolled, with a width of 116 feet. In case of emergencies, an Emergency Action Plan has been prepared and updated as recently as December 2020 to ensure the safety and well-being of the surrounding community.
Managed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Sabrina Dam plays a crucial role in water resource management and hydroelectric power generation in the region. Its historical significance, coupled with its impact on the local ecosystem and recreational activities, makes it a key landmark for water resource and climate enthusiasts to study and appreciate.
Year_Completed | 1908 |
Dam_Height | 70 |
River_Or_Stream | Middle Fork Bishop Creek |
Dam_Length | 900 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Rockfill |
Surface_Area | 184 |
Drainage_Area | 17.1 |
Nid_Storage | 8376 |
Structural_Height | 70 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 70 |
MF SAN JOAQUIN R NR MAMMOTH LAKES CA | 46cfs |
HOT C A FLUME NR MAMMOTH LAKES CA | 41cfs |
DEADMAN C A BIG SPRINGS NR CRESTVIEW CA | 26cfs |
MARBLE FORK KAWEAH R AB HORSE C NR LODGEPOLE CA | 16cfs |