Upper Franklin Dam

California — Los Angeles County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
Coordinates34.11939, -118.41085

Physical Characteristics

NID Height40 ft
Dam Height40 ft
Dam Length260 ft
NID Storage155 acre-ft
Max Storage155 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 1, 2022
Inspection Frequency

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI NPS

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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