Empire Weir No. 2

Kings County, California

River/Stream: Sfk Kings River

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Buttress
Height
15 ft
Dam Length
185 ft
Reservoir Storage
480 acre-ft
Year Completed
1938
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-03-27

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
CA00713
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
36.17960, -119.83260
Age
88 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.