Kern Diversion

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Nearest CityBakersfield
River/StreamKern River
Coordinates35.52540, -118.67490

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height29 ft
Dam Height29 ft
Dam Length203.5 ft
Year Completed1906 (120 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage247 acre-ft
Max Storage247 acre-ft
Normal Storage135 acre-ft
Surface Area27 acres
Max Discharge6,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerSouthern California Edison Company
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection09/22/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDCA00429
Federal IDCA00429
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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