Glenoaks 968 Reservoir

Offstream· Los Angeles, California· Built 1949· Earth· 62 ft tall
High Hazard Water Supply Local Government

Key Takeaway

Glenoaks 968 Reservoir is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1949 and is 77 years old. Its primary use is water supply. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.

Physical Details

Dam Height 62 ft (taller than 68.9% in CA)
Dam Length220 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage28 acre-ft
Surface Area1 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Year Completed1949 (77 years old)
NID IDCA00065

Safety Information

High Hazard

Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: August 24, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR, Division of Safety of Dams

Ownership

City of Glendale

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Glenoaks 968 Reservoir?

Glenoaks 968 Reservoir is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Glenoaks 968 Reservoir?

Glenoaks 968 Reservoir is owned by City of Glendale (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Glenoaks 968 Reservoir built?

Glenoaks 968 Reservoir was completed in 1949, making it 77 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 Glenoaks 968 Reservoir?

Glenoaks 968 Reservoir serves the following purposes: Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Glenoaks 968 Reservoir?

Glenoaks 968 Reservoir has a dam height of 62 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 Glenoaks 968 Reservoir last inspected?

Glenoaks 968 Reservoir was last inspected on August 24, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.