Bap Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4 is an earth dam located in Kern County, California, built in 2003. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 37 ft37 ft tall and 4,000 ft long, taller than 83% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Bap Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4
The primary purpose of Bap Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4 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 37 feet tall and stretches 4,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 84 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 1,986 acre-feet. Completed in 2003, the structure is relatively new.
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 37 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 35.04690, -117.73770 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 2003 (23 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,986 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,986 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 84 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 | CA01430 |
| Federal ID | CA01430 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |