San Dimas
Key Takeaway
San Dimas is classified as high hazard in California. It was completed in 1922 and is 104 years old. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 131 ft (taller than 87.2% in CA) |
| Dam Length | 340 ft |
| Dam Type | Gravity |
| Max Storage | 1.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 16 sq mi |
| Year Completed | 1922 (104 years old) |
| NID ID | CA00195 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
Los Angeles County Department Of Public Works
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of San Dimas?
San Dimas 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 San Dimas?
San Dimas is owned by Los Angeles County Department Of Public Works (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was San Dimas built?
San Dimas was completed in 1922, making it 104 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 San Dimas?
San Dimas serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is San Dimas?
San Dimas has a dam height of 131 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 San Dimas last inspected?
San Dimas was last inspected on October 26, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.