Bap Pond 6 dam
Bap Pond 6
Bap Pond 6, located in Kern County, California, is a privately owned offstream water supply reservoir completed in 2012. This earth dam structure stands at 32 feet high with a hydraulic height of 29 feet, providing a storage capacity of 1140 acre-feet. The reservoir covers a surface area of 34.3 acres and serves the primary purpose of water supply for the region.
Managed and regulated by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) under the Safety of Dams program, Bap Pond 6 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in September 2017. Despite its modest size and simple design, the reservoir plays a crucial role in supporting local water needs and ensuring a reliable water supply for the community.
With its strategic location and efficient operation, Bap Pond 6 contributes to the sustainable management of water resources in the area, highlighting the importance of small-scale reservoirs in meeting diverse water supply demands and adapting to changing climate conditions. As a key component of the region's water infrastructure, this reservoir exemplifies the intersection of water resource management and climate resilience, showcasing the value of private initiatives in enhancing water security for the future.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams 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, environmental 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.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bap Pond 6 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Mojave R A Lo Narrows Nr Victorville Ca | 9 cfs | → |
| Mojave R A Barstow Ca | · | → |
| Big Rock C Nr Valyermo Ca | 48 cfs | → |
| Sf Kern R Nr Onyx Ca | 111 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bap Pond 6.
Campgrounds
- Wasteland Weekend
- Edwards Afb Military
- Branch Park - Edwards Afb
- Rawhyde 2nd Location
- Jawbone Canyon Dispersed Camping
- Jawbone Canyon Off Hwy Area
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Mainstream - Confluence With South Fork Little Rock Creek To Little Rock Creek Reservoir
- Mainstream - Headwaters To Confluence With Cooper Canyon
- Mainstream - Confluence With Cooper Canyon To Confluence Wit South Fork Little Rock Creek
- East Fork - Confluence Of Vincent Gulch And Prairie Fork (Nw 1/4, Sw 1/4 Sec 16 ) To Laurel Gulch (Nw 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 17, T2n, R8w)
- Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
- Cooper Canyon- Near State Highway 2 (Sw 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 16, T3n, R10w To Confluence With Little Rock Creek
Track Bap Pond 6 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Bap Pond 6
Where does the data for Bap Pond 6 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bap Pond 6.