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Buena Vista Dam Quick Facts

Location: Kern, California
Coordinates: 35.1887, -119.2355
River: Offstream River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1890
Dam Height: 20 ft (6 m)
Dam Length: 33,000 ft (10,058 m)
Dam Capacity: 205,000 acre-ft (252,863 Ml)
Hazard Potential: Significant
Condition Assessment: Satisfactory
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Buena Vista Dam Information

Buena Vista Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Kern County, California.

The dam, which is on the Offstream River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Irrigation benefits.

The dam was designed by and commissioned in 1890 and is currently owned by J.G. Boswell Company and Tenneco West.

Buena Vista Dam Structure

The Buena Vista Dam is approximately 33,000 feet (10,058 m) long, 20 feet (6 m) high and has a structural volume of 695,700 cubic yards (531,901 cubic metres).

Buena Vista Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of acre-ft (0 Ml) and maximum capacity of 205,000 acre-ft (252,863 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 24,000 acres (9,712 ha) and the total catchment area is 373 square miles (966 square kilometres).

Buena Vista Dam Spillway

According to the latest available data, the Buena Vista Dam does not have any spillways.

Buena Vista Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Buena Vista Dam
Kern, California
Height (ft)
20
Length (Ft)
33,000
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
205,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
373
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Buena Vista Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Buena Vista Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 22:01
Sunrise 06:49
Sunset 16:44
Temperature (°F) 53
Feels Like (°F) 51
Cloud Coverage (%) 31
Pressure (inHg) 1022
Humidity (%) 63
Wind Speed (mph) 2
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Buena Vista Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 50 67 60 1021 46 5 4 NNW 0 - broken clouds
Wed 50 67 60 1023 47 4 4 NNW 0 - clear sky
Thu 51 66 60 1023 48 5 5 N 0 - few clouds
Fri 49 65 58 1022 51 7 6 NNW 0 - clear sky
Sat 49 66 57 1022 51 4 3 N 0 - clear sky
Sun 51 64 57 1020 54 7 6 W 0 - overcast clouds
Mon 46 57 50 1023 32 7 7 NW 0 - clear sky
Tue 42 60 49 1031 29 5 4 NNW 0 - clear sky

Buena Vista Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Buena Vista Dam?

Buena Vista Dam is in California.

In which county is the Buena Vista Dam?

Buena Vista Dam is in Kern County.

How high is the Buena Vista Dam?

Buena Vista Dam is 20 feet high.

How long is the Buena Vista Dam?

Buena Vista Dam is 33,000 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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. 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

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, 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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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