Hansen Recreational Lake
Hansen Recreational Lake is an earth dam located in Los Angeles County, California, built in 1999. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hansen Recreational Lake
The primary purpose of Hansen Recreational Lake 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 50 feet tall and stretches 3,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 11 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 85 acre-feet. Completed in 1999, the structure is 27 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 09/10/2024.
At 50 feet, this dam is taller than 93% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| River/Stream | Offstream |
| Coordinates | 34.27030, -118.38780 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,600 ft |
| Year Completed | 1999 (27 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 85 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11 acres |
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 | 09/10/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01448 |
| Federal ID | CA01448 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |