Bouquet Canyon dam
Bouquet Canyon
Bouquet Canyon, also known as Bouquet Reservoir, is a vital water supply structure owned by the local government in Saugus, California. This earth dam, standing at a height of 190 feet with a hydraulic height of 175 feet, was completed in 1934 and has a storage capacity of 36,505 acre-feet. Situated on Bouquet Creek, the dam serves the primary purpose of water supply for the region, with a surface area of 628 acres and a drainage area of 13.6 square miles.
Managed and regulated by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for safety compliance, Bouquet Canyon Dam has been deemed to have a high hazard potential. However, recent inspections have reported the dam's condition as satisfactory, with the last assessment conducted in August 2018. The emergency action plan (EAP) for the dam is up to date, with the last revision in January 2018, ensuring that proper guidelines are in place for any potential risks or emergencies that may arise.
With its impressive structural specifications and critical role in water resource management in Los Angeles County, Bouquet Canyon Dam stands as a significant infrastructure for climate enthusiasts and water resource professionals alike. Its historical significance, efficient design, and ongoing regulatory oversight make it a key component in ensuring water supply reliability for the region while prioritizing public safety and environmental conservation.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Bouquet Canyon -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piru C Ab Frenchmans Flat Ca | 16 cfs | → |
| Piru Creek Above Lake Piru Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Piru Creek Below Santa Felicia Dam Ca | 198 cfs | → |
| Big Tujunga C Bl Hansen Dam Ca | · | → |
| Santa Clara R Nr Piru Ca | 210 cfs | → |
| Arroyo Seco Nr Pasadena Ca | 6 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Bouquet Canyon.
Boat launches
- Lake Hughes Road Castaic
- Interstate 5, Lebec
- Piru Canyon Road 4780, Castaic
- Vacquero Boating And Picnic Site
- Vista Del Lago Road 21, Lebec
- Pyramid Lake Road, Lebec
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
- Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster To Seco Canyon At The Nf Boundary
- Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
- Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir
- Mainstream - Confluence With South Fork Little Rock Creek To Little Rock Creek Reservoir
- West Fork - Headwaters (Se 1/4, Ne 1/4, Sec 14, T2n, R12w) To Cogswell Reservoir (Ne 1/4, Sw 1/4, Sec 24, T2n, R9w
More reservoirs
Track Bouquet Canyon in the Snoflo app
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About Bouquet Canyon
Where does the data for Bouquet Canyon come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the High hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Bouquet Canyon.