Bear River Dam
Bear River Dam is a dam in Amador County, California, due east of Sacramento. The rockfill dam was constructed in 1900 with a height of 83 feet, and a length of 748 feet at its crest.
- Type: Dam
- Description: dam in California
- Also known as: “Upper Bear River Dam”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Lower Bear River Reservoir.
Bear River Dam
- Category: embankment dam
- Location: Amador County, Gold Country, California, United States, North America
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Latitude
38.55824° or 38° 33′ 30″ north
Longitude
-120.21603° or 120° 12′ 58″ west
Elevation
5,879 feet (1,792 metres)
Open location code
84CXHQ5M+7H
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In Other Languages
“Bear River Dam” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Bear River 97-061 Dam”
Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Allen and Plasse.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: LDS Camp and Camp Winton.
Amador County: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Jackson and Sutter Creek.
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