Big Bear Lake, CA, February 15, 2014 - Frank Brown and Hiram Barton rode into Big Bear Valley on horseback in May of 1883. They quickly concluded that if they built a dam at the narrow west end of the valley, they would create a lake five and a half miles long that could supply much needed water to thirsty communities down the hill. For economic … [Read more...] about 1884 – Big Bear Gets a Dam and a Lake
Big Bear Dam Bridge
Big Bear Bridge Opening Celebration
Big Bear Lake, CA, June 11, 2011, 1pm - Caltrans and Flatiron will be celebrating the opening of the new $39 million bridge over the Big Bear dam on the new bridge deck, June 24th from 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Construction began in early 2009 and has survived two harsh winters. The new structure is located on the south side of the dam. The project realigned the roadway, … [Read more...] about Big Bear Bridge Opening Celebration