Bap Pond 7 is an earth dam located in Kern County, California. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 20 ft20 ft tall and 5,900 ft long. 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 Pond 7
The primary purpose of Bap Pond 7 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 20 feet tall and stretches 5,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 40 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 891 acre-feet.
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.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Kern |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 35.05476, -117.73781 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,900 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 891 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 891 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 40 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 | CA10410 |
| Federal ID | CA10410 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |