Blackburn

California — Kern County — Blackburn Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
RiverBlackburn Creek
Coordinates35.10180, -118.41110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height48 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length4,000 ft
NID Storage625 acre-ft
Max Storage625 acre-ft
Surface Area28 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 8, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1991
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerTehachapi-Cummings County 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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