John Franchi Diversion Dam
Overview
The Madera Diversion Dam (renamed the John A. Franchi Diversion Dam), on the Fresno River, is operated by the Madera Irrigation District. Built by Reclamation and completed in 1964, the earth and sheet steel piling dam supports the Madera Canal. Franchi stands 15-feet-high and spans 263 feet across the Fresno River.
General
| Project | CVP-Friant |
| Watercourse | Fresno River |
| Original Construction | 1964 |
Dimensions
| Structural Height | 15 ft |
| Hydraulic Height (Normal Operating Depth at Dam) | 15 ft |
| Crest Length | 263 ft |
| Volume of Dam Construction Materials | 13000 cu yd |
Hydraulics & Hydrology
| Hydrologic Unit Code | 18040001 |
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