Los Angeles Reservoir

High HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

CountyLos Angeles
Nearest CityGranada Hills
River/StreamSan Fernando Cr
Coordinates34.29350, -118.48360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height130 ft
Dam Height130 ft
Dam Length3,415 ft
Year Completed1977 (49 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage10,000 acre-ft
Max Storage10,000 acre-ft
Surface Area175 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCity of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/03/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01081
Federal IDCA01081
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Ler Van Norman Bypass 0.2 mi Low Channel Diversion Dike 0.3 mi Low Ler San Fernando 0.6 mi High Yarnell Debris Basin 0.8 mi Low Upper San Fernando 0.9 mi Low Schoolhouse Debris Basin 2.6 mi High Wilson Debris Basin 3.2 mi High Lopez Dam 4.2 mi High Hansen Recreational Lake 5.7 mi Low Pacoima 5.7 mi High