Headworks Reservoir West

Headworks Reservoir West is an other dam located in Los Angeles County, California, built in 2022. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Headworks Reservoir West

The primary purpose of Headworks Reservoir West 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 Offstream.

The dam stands 32 feet tall and stretches 2,384 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 7 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 227 acre-feet. Completed in 2022, the structure is relatively new.

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 08/19/2025.

At 32 feet, this dam is taller than 76% of dams nationwide.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyLos Angeles
River/StreamOffstream
Coordinates34.15333, -118.31578

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeOther
NID Height32 ft
Dam Height32 ft
Dam Length2,384 ft
Year Completed2022 (4 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage227 acre-ft
Max Storage227 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/19/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA01598
Federal IDCA01598
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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