Kern Diversion

California — Kern County — Kern River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
RiverKern River
Coordinates35.52540, -118.67490

Physical Characteristics

NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length204 ft
NID Storage247 acre-ft
Max Storage247 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 22, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1906
Primary PurposeHydroelectric
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerSouthern California Edison Company
Other NameDemocrat

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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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