Rio Bravo Canal

Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyKern
Nearest CityBakersfield
River/StreamKern River
Coordinates35.43380, -118.80750

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length7,400 ft
Year Completed1988 (38 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1 acre-ft
Normal Storage1 acre-ft
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeHydroelectric
OwnerOlcese Water District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/31/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA10432
Federal IDCA10432
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Rio Bravo Canal 0.0 mi Significant Kern River No. 1 Forebay 2.5 mi Significant Kern River County Park 3.0 mi High Kern Diversion 9.8 mi Low Irrigation Reservoir 11.4 mi High