Sawpit Debris Basin

California — Los Angeles County

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
Coordinates34.16830, -117.99310

Physical Characteristics

NID Height82 ft
Dam Height82 ft
Dam Length520 ft
NID Storage152 acre-ft
Max Storage152 acre-ft
Surface Area6 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1955
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerLos Angeles County Department Of Public Works

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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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