Channel Diversion Dike
Key Takeaway
Channel Diversion Dike is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1940 and is 86 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 42 ft (taller than 50.1% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 390 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 437 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1940 (86 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00093 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
City of Los Angeles Department of Water And Power
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Channel Diversion Dike?
Channel Diversion Dike is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Channel Diversion Dike?
Channel Diversion Dike is owned by City of Los Angeles Department of Water And Power (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Channel Diversion Dike built?
Channel Diversion Dike was completed in 1940, making it 86 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Channel Diversion Dike?
Channel Diversion Dike serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Channel Diversion Dike?
Channel Diversion Dike has a dam height of 42 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Channel Diversion Dike last inspected?
Channel Diversion Dike was last inspected on August 31, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.