Bap Ponds 1 Reservoir Report
Nearby: Bap Pond 5 Bap Pond 6
Last Updated: December 13, 2025
Bap Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4, located in Kern County, California, are privately owned offstream earth dams completed in 2003 for water supply purposes.
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Summary
These dams have a height of 37 feet and a hydraulic height of 33.7 feet, storing a maximum of 1986 acre-feet of water with a surface area of 84 acres. The dams are regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Safety of Dams program, ensuring their safety and compliance with state regulations.
Despite their low hazard potential and satisfactory condition assessment, the dams have a designated emergency action plan (EAP) frequency of 1 year, indicating proactive measures for potential risks. The last inspection in August 2020 confirmed their satisfactory state, with no modifications or risk assessments reported. The dams play a crucial role in water supply and tailings management in the area, contributing to the overall water resource management efforts in California. With their strategic location on Edwards Air Force Base and the involvement of state agencies in their oversight, Bap Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4 are essential components of the local water infrastructure network.
Year Completed |
2003 |
Dam Length |
4000 |
Dam Height |
37 |
River Or Stream |
offstream |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Surface Area |
84 |
Hydraulic Height |
33.7 |
Nid Storage |
1986 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
37 |
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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 Ponds 1, 2, 3, 4