Sawpit Debris Basin
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Los Angeles |
| Nearest City | Monrovia |
| River/Stream | Sawpit Wash |
| Coordinates | 34.16830, -117.99310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Height | 82 ft |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 152 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Debris Control |
| Owner | Los Angeles County Department Of Public Works |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/15/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |