Silver Lake

California — Los Angeles County — Tr Ballona Creek

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
RiverTr Ballona Creek
Coordinates34.09330, -118.26670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length760 ft
NID Storage2,020 acre-ft
Max Storage2,020 acre-ft
Surface Area77 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 19, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1976
Primary PurposeWater Supply
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCity of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power

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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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