Tejon Storage 2 dam
Tejon Storage 2
Tejon Storage 2, located in Kern County, California, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of water supply for irrigation and other uses. Built in 1956, this earth dam stands at a height of 67 feet, with a maximum storage capacity of 860 acre-feet. The dam sits on Tejon Creek, serving as a vital resource in the region's water management system.
Managed by the California Department of Water Resources and regulated for safety by the Safety of Dams program, Tejon Storage 2 has a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in 2017. The dam's inspection frequency is at a standard rate, ensuring its ongoing safety and functionality. With a drainage area of one square mile and a surface area of 40 acres, this dam plays a crucial role in water storage and distribution in the area.
Despite its relatively modest size, Tejon Storage 2 plays a significant role in water resource management in the region. Its strategic location, efficient design, and consistent maintenance make it a key asset for ensuring water supply reliability and supporting agricultural activities in Kern County, California.
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 Tejon Storage 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piru C Ab Frenchmans Flat Ca | 16 cfs | → |
| Piru Creek Above Lake Piru Ca | 30 cfs | → |
| Piru Creek Below Santa Felicia Dam Ca | 35 cfs | → |
| Sespe C Nr Fillmore | 40 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara R Nr Piru Ca | 57 cfs | → |
| Sespe Creek Near Wheeler Springs Ca | 4 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Tejon Storage 2.
Boat launches
- Pyramid Lake Road, Lebec
- Vista Del Lago Road 21, Lebec
- Vacquero Boating And Picnic Site
- Interstate 5, Lebec
- Lake Ming Road 13375, Bakersfield
Campgrounds
- Brite Lake
- Tehachapi Mountain Park
- Hungry Valley State Veh Rec Area
- Quail Canyon Ohv Dispersed
- Cs 0508, Horse Camping
- Bear Campground
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Confluence With Gold Hill Creek To Castaic
- Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir
- Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Gold Hill Creek
- 20.2 Miles Downstream Of Isabella Dam To Western Nf Boundary
- Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
- Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
More reservoirs
Track Tejon Storage 2 in the Snoflo app
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About Tejon Storage 2
Where does the data for Tejon Storage 2 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 Tejon Storage 2.