Kern Diversion

Kern County, California (near Bakersfield)

River/Stream: Kern River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
29 ft
Dam Length
204 ft
Reservoir Storage
247 acre-ft
Year Completed
1906
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
6,500 cfs

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2022-09-22

Hazard Classification: Low — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00429
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
35.52540, -118.67490
Age
120 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.