Tejon Storage 2 is an earth dam located in Kern County, California, built in 1956. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 67 ft67 ft tall and 1,100 ft long, taller than 96% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Tejon Storage 2
The primary purpose of Tejon Storage 2 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 Tejon Creek.
The dam stands 67 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 860 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1956, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 67 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| River/Stream | Tr Tejon Creek |
| Coordinates | 35.02390, -118.71970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Height | 67 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 860 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 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 | CA00729 |
| Federal ID | CA00729 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |