Rocky Oaks Dam
Rocky Oaks Dam is an earth dam located in Los Angeles County, California. It carries a High hazard potential classification.
About Rocky Oaks Dam
The primary purpose of Rocky Oaks Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Doi Nps (federal).
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 270 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 36 acre-feet.
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. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 12/05/2024.
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 | Malibu, Ca |
| Coordinates | 34.09833, -118.81330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 36 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | DOI NPS |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 12/05/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA82920 |
| Federal ID | CA82920 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |