Empire Weir No. 2

California — Kings County — Sfk Kings River

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKings
RiverSfk Kings River
Coordinates36.17960, -119.83260

Physical Characteristics

NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length185 ft
NID Storage480 acre-ft
Max Storage480 acre-ft
Surface Area97 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 27, 2024
Inspection Frequency0.5

Dam Information

Year Completed1938
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeButtress
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerTulare Lake Basin Water Storage 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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