Elk Bayou
Elk Bayou is a buttress dam located in Tulare County, California, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Elk Bayou
Elk Bayou is a dam in Tulare, California. The dam is owned by Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Elk Bayou.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 104 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 60 acre-feet. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century 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 04/02/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Tulare |
| River/Stream | Elk Bayou |
| Coordinates | 36.14410, -119.33030 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 104 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Kaweah Delta Water Conservation District |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/02/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00899 |
| Federal ID | CA00899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |