Wilson Debris Basin

Los Angeles County, California (near Sylmar)

River/Stream: Wilson Canyon

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
50 ft
Dam Length
666 ft
Reservoir Storage
84 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Debris Control
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-05-29

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA01162
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
34.32960, -118.44710
Age
65 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.