Lindero
Lindero is an earth dam located in Los Angeles County, California, built in 1966. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Lindero
The primary purpose of Lindero 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 Lake Lindero Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Lindero Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 170 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 12 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1966, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 03/18/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| River/Stream | Lindero Creek |
| Coordinates | 34.14750, -118.78750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 170 ft |
| Year Completed | 1966 (60 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 12 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Lake Lindero Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00742 |
| Federal ID | CA00742 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |