Hansen Dam

Los Angeles County, California (near LOS ANGELES)

River/Stream: TUJUNGA WASH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
97 ft
Dam Length
10,475 ft
Reservoir Storage
44,990 acre-ft
Year Completed
1940
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
101,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-11-05

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA10019
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
34.26098, -118.38676
Age
86 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.