Peoples Weir Reservoir Report
Nearby: Reynolds Weir Last Chance Weir
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Peoples Weir, located on the Kings River in Kings County, California, is a privately owned structure designed for flood risk reduction and irrigation purposes.
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Summary
This buttress dam, completed in 1936, stands at a height of 23 feet and has a storage capacity of 120 acre-feet. With a drainage area of 1600 square miles, the weir plays a crucial role in managing water flow and reducing the risk of flooding in the region.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and subject to state regulation and inspection, Peoples Weir has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2017. The dam's strategic location on the Kings River, a vital water resource in the region, underscores its importance in safeguarding communities and agricultural lands from potential water-related hazards. With a focus on safety and operational efficiency, the weir contributes to the overall water management strategy in the area.
As a key infrastructure asset in the Sacramento District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, Peoples Weir serves as a testament to the collaborative efforts between private owners, state agencies, and federal entities in ensuring the resilience of water resources and climate adaptation measures. With a rich history dating back to its construction in the 1930s, the weir continues to play a vital role in the sustainable management of water resources in California, highlighting the importance of proactive risk management and infrastructure maintenance in the face of evolving climate challenges.
Year Completed |
1936 |
Dam Length |
530 |
Dam Height |
23 |
River Or Stream |
Kings River |
Primary Dam Type |
Buttress |
Surface Area |
40 |
Hydraulic Height |
16 |
Drainage Area |
1600 |
Nid Storage |
120 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
23 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Peoples Weir