Tejon Storage 1
Tejon Storage 1 is an earth dam located in Kern County, California, built in 1946. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Tejon Storage 1
The primary purpose of Tejon Storage 1 is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Tejon Ranch Company (private). It impounds the Tr El Paso Creek.
The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 580 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 54 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1946, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 05/07/2025.
At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| River/Stream | Tr El Paso Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.99360, -118.82870 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Height | 32 ft |
| Dam Length | 580 ft |
| Year Completed | 1946 (80 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 54 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Tejon Ranch Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 05/07/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00718 |
| Federal ID | CA00718 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |