Kern Diversion
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| Nearest City | Bakersfield |
| River/Stream | Kern River |
| Coordinates | 35.52540, -118.67490 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Height | 29 ft |
| Dam Length | 203.5 ft |
| Year Completed | 1906 (120 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 247 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Max Discharge | 6,500 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Southern California Edison Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |