The dam is a zoned earthfill structure and has a height of 78 feet and a length of 650 feet. The reservoir formed by the dam has a capacity of 23,300 acre-feet and provides irrigation water to approximately 5,000 acres of farmland in the adjacent areas. The hydrology of Mariposa Creek Dam is mainly influenced by surface flow and snowpack providers such as the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The dam also serves as a recreational area, attracting visitors for activities such as fishing, boating, and camping. The Mariposa Creek Dam is regularly inspected for safety and maintenance purposes, ensuring the continued protection of the surrounding agricultural and recreational resources.
| Storage 24hr Change | -1.52% |
| Percent of Normal | 114% |
| Minimum |
1.0 acre-ft
2004-08-07 |
| Maximum |
15,873.0 acre-ft
2017-02-10 |
| Average | 114 acre-ft |
| Nid_Height | 88 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 83 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| Drainage_Area | 107 |
| Year_Completed | 1948 |
| Structural_Height | 88 |
| Surface_Area | 510 |
| Nid_Storage | 15000 |
| River_Or_Stream | MARIPOSA CREEK |
| Dam_Length | 1330 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Cordoniz Campground
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Cordoniz Group Area North
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Wildcat Primitive Campground
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Cordoniz Group Area South
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Codorniz Rec Area
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