Boron Tails Pond 6
Boron Tails Pond 6 is an earth dam located in Kern County, California, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Boron Tails Pond 6
The primary purpose of Boron Tails Pond 6 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 Rio Tinto (private). It impounds the Offstream.
The dam stands 39 feet tall and stretches 10,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 2,235 acre-feet. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 03/26/2025.
At 39 feet, this dam is taller than 86% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 35.04350, -117.71890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,235 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,235 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rio Tinto |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/26/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01178 |
| Federal ID | CA01178 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |