Ler Franklin No. 2
Ler Franklin No. 2 is an earth dam located in Los Angeles County, California, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Ler Franklin No. 2
The primary purpose of Ler Franklin No. 2 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 Franklin Canyon.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 410 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 206 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 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 11/25/2025.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| River/Stream | Franklin Canyon |
| Coordinates | 34.10030, -118.41310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Length | 410 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 206 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01188 |
| Federal ID | CA01188 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |