Rio Bravo Canal

California — Kern County — Kern River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
RiverKern River
Coordinates35.43380, -118.80750

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length7,400 ft
NID Storage1 acre-ft
Max Storage
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 31, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1988
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerOlcese Water District

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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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