Upper Franklin Dam

Significant HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
Nearest CityBEVERLY HILLS, CA
Coordinates34.11939, -118.41085

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length260 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Normal Storage40 acre-ft
Max Discharge192 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOI NPS
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection06/01/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00085
Federal IDCA00085
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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