Isabella Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| Nearest City | BODFISH |
| River/Stream | KERN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 35.64593, -118.48220 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 185 ft |
| Dam Height | 98 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,695 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,202,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,202,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 568,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,074 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 53,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Sacramento District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 01/15/2026 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |