Bap Pond 8 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Boron Tails Pond 6 Bap Pond 6
Last Updated: December 15, 2025
Bap Pond 8, located in Kern County, California, is a privately owned offstream reservoir completed in 1975 for the primary purpose of storing tailings.
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Summary
The earth dam stands at 25 feet tall with a hydraulic height of 22 feet, providing a maximum storage capacity of 1480 acre-feet. With a surface area of 83 acres and a length of 6850 feet, Bap Pond 8 plays a crucial role in water resource management in the region.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Safety of Dams program, Bap Pond 8 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition based on the latest inspection in August 2020. The dam has state jurisdiction and is subject to regular state regulation, permitting, inspection, and enforcement to ensure its safety and compliance with standards. The surrounding area is represented by Congressman Kevin McCarthy, indicating its significance in local governance and water resource management.
Despite its relatively low hazard potential, Bap Pond 8 serves as a vital infrastructure for water storage and tailings management in the region. Its strategic location, design, and state oversight make it a key component in the overall water resource system of Kern County, California, highlighting the importance of responsible dam management in mitigating risks and ensuring water security in the face of changing climate conditions.
Year Completed |
1975 |
Dam Length |
6850 |
Dam Height |
25 |
River Or Stream |
offstream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
83 |
Hydraulic Height |
22 |
Nid Storage |
1480 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
25 |
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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.
Bap Pond 8