On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at approximately 11:03 p.m., deputies from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station were dispatched to the Big Bear Dam at 37800 Big Bear Boulevard, in Big Bear Lake, for a search and rescue of an 18-year-old female that had fallen. When deputies arrived, they learned the female was under the Highway 18 Bridge with friends when she fell from the top of the … [Read more...] about 18-year-old Female Falls at the Big Bear Dam
Big Bear Dam Bridge
1884 – Big Bear Gets a Dam and a Lake
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 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