Dos Amigos Pumping Plant

Dos Amigos Pumping Plant is a pumping station along the California Aqueduct equipped with six operating units to manage water flow across the state. The facility directs water through a large-scale system connecting the northern and southern regions of California.

This pumping station was constructed between 1963 and 1966 and served as the second major pumping facility for the California Aqueduct system. It was built as part of the state's water infrastructure development.

The facility represents California's commitment to water management, supporting agricultural production and urban development across multiple regions of the state.

The station is located about 9 miles south of Los Banos and can be easily located in the area. Keep in mind that this is an active industrial facility, so visitor access may be limited or restricted.

Water leaving this station travels roughly 95 miles before splitting toward the coast near Kettleman City. From that point, gravity carries the water another 66 miles downstream to the next major lifting station.

Location: California

Inception: 1966

Operator: California Department of Water Resources

GPS coordinates: 36.92248,-120.82815

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:01