Rio Bravo Diversion

California — Kern County — Kern River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
RiverKern River
Coordinates35.43920, -118.80320

Physical Characteristics

NID Height28 ft
Dam Height28 ft
Dam Length300 ft
NID Storage63 acre-ft
Max Storage63 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 27, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1989
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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