Borax Solar Evaporation Ponds
California — Kern County — offstream
Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| River | offstream |
| Coordinates | 35.03440, -117.73800 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,383 ft |
| NID Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 242 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| EAP Status | No |
| Last Inspection | March 26, 2025 |
| Inspection Frequency | 0.5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1984 |
| Primary Purpose | Water Supply |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | Rio Tinto |
Location Map
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.