Rio Bravo Canal is a dam located in Kern County, California, built in 1988. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification.
Dam profile
NID height · 1 ft1 ft tall. 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 Rio Bravo Canal
The primary purpose of Rio Bravo Canal is hydroelectric. The dam generates hydroelectric power by channeling water through turbines, converting the energy of flowing water into electricity. The dam is owned by Olcese Water District (public utility).
The dam stands 1 feet tall, and has a storage capacity of 1 acre-feet. Completed in 1988, the structure is 38 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2020.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| Coordinates | 35.43380, -118.80750 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 1 ft |
| Dam Height | 1 ft |
| Year Completed | 1988 (38 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Olcese Water District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01595 |
| Federal ID | CA01595S001 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |