Bouquet Canyon
Bouquet Canyon is an earth dam located in Los Angeles County, California, built in 1934. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Bouquet Canyon
The primary purpose of Bouquet Canyon is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by City Of Los Angeles Department Of Water And Power (local government). It impounds the Bouquet Creek near Santa Clarita.
The dam stands 190 feet tall and stretches 1,180 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 628 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 36,505 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 13 square miles. Completed in 1934, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2025.
At 190 feet, this dam is taller than 99% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Nearest City | Santa Clarita |
| River/Stream | Bouquet Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.57840, -118.38660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 190 ft |
| Dam Height | 190 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,180 ft |
| Year Completed | 1934 (92 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36,505 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36,505 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 628 acres |
| Drainage Area | 13 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 23,931 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00088 |
| Federal ID | CA00088 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |