Crane Valley Seismic Retrofit Project

A seismic retrofit project for the Crane Valley Dam at Bass Lake is underway to improve the dam’s ability to safely withstand seismic events. Until the retrofit construction is completed in 2012, Bass Lake’s water level will remain reduced and maintained at a lower level in order to reduce the risk of downstream flooding by a seismic event. Summertime recreation remains open during project construction.

This website provides the public with up to date information on the progress of the Crane Valley Seismic Retrofit Project and the Bass Lake Level Reduction. The following timeline provides a view of the current, past and future construction activities. By clicking each month on the timeline, you can view construction activity details of the construction progress. To see all of the construction activity click the timeline title.

For Your Safety

PG&E considers your safety its top priority. For the safety of you and your family, please be careful while boating on Bass Lake near the dam construction and on Road 222 near the dam construction.

• Watch for traffic when walking adjacent to roads.
• Watch for construction vehicles entering or leaving the work site.
• Obey all safe boating practices and watch for shallow or submerged objects.
• Do not enter construction areas and heed all warning signs.

Areas Closed for Public Access During Construction

During construction, public access will be prohibited in the following areas:

• On the Crane Valley Dam crest
• The trailhead at Brown’s Ditch from the west
• Informal parking area west of the dam

Construction Activity Impacts to Road 222

Residents and visitors to Bass Lake will experience traffic delays and partial lane closures to Road 222 throughout the construction period. Click here to view alternative routes or print a map of the area. During construction, if you have questions regarding traffic delays or lane closures on Road 222, please contact PG&E staff at (916) 200-8858.

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