Dos Amigos Pumping Plant, Pumping station in Merced County, California.
The Dos Amigos Pumping Plant operates with six units along the California Aqueduct, managing water flow through a 444-mile system connecting Northern and Southern California.
Constructed between 1963 and 1966, this facility became the second pumping plant for the California Aqueduct as part of the State Water Project infrastructure development.
The facility represents California's commitment to water management, supporting agricultural production and urban development across multiple regions of the state.
Located 9 miles south of Los Banos, the plant maintains a normal static head of 118 feet and processes 15,450 cubic feet of water per second.
From this station, water travels 95 miles to the Coastal Branch split near Kettleman City, then continues 66 miles by gravity to Buena Vista Pumping Plant.
Location: California
Inception: 1966
Operator: California Department of Water Resources
GPS coordinates: 36.92248,-120.82815
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:39
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