Borax Solar Evaporation Ponds

California — Kern County — offstream

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Riveroffstream
Coordinates35.03440, -117.73800

Physical Characteristics

NID Height18 ft
Dam Height18 ft
Dam Length10,383 ft
NID Storage242 acre-ft
Max Storage242 acre-ft
Surface Area21 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNo
Last InspectionMarch 26, 2025
Inspection Frequency0.5

Dam Information

Year Completed1984
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerRio Tinto

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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