Encino dam
Encino
Encino Reservoir, located in the city of Encino, California, is a vital water supply infrastructure managed by the local government. Built in 1924, this earth dam on the Encino Creek stands at a height of 168 feet and has a storage capacity of 9789 acre-feet. With a surface area of 158 acres and a drainage area of 1.4 square miles, the reservoir plays a crucial role in providing water to the region.
Maintained by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) and Safety of Dams, Encino Reservoir is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the state, ensuring its safety and functionality. Despite its high hazard potential, the dam is in satisfactory condition as of the last assessment in September 2017. With a regular inspection frequency and emergency action plan in place, the reservoir is well-prepared to mitigate any potential risks and ensure the safety of surrounding communities in case of emergencies.
Encino Reservoir's strategic location and significance in the water supply network make it a key asset for water resource management in Los Angeles County. As a crucial piece of infrastructure for water storage and distribution, the reservoir's operations and maintenance are essential for meeting the region's water needs and ensuring resilience in the face of climate challenges. For water resource and climate enthusiasts, Encino Reservoir represents a tangible example of the intersection between infrastructure, environmental stewardship, and community resilience.
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 Encino -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles R A Sepulveda Dam Ca | 46 cfs | → |
| Big Tujunga C Bl Hansen Dam Ca | · | → |
| Arroyo Seco Nr Pasadena Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara R Nr Piru Ca | 76 cfs | → |
| Piru Creek Below Santa Felicia Dam Ca | 53 cfs | → |
| Rio Hondo Bl Whittier Narrows Dam Ca | · | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Encino.
Campgrounds
- Musch Ranch Hike-In
- Musch Hike-In Camp
- Malibu Creek - State Park
- Malibu Creek Family
- Malibu Creek Group Walk-In
- Group Campground 6
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In The Santa Monica Mountains To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
- 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
- Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster To Seco Canyon At The Nf Boundary
- Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
- Gaging Station Below Spillway Of Cogswell Dam (Ne 1/4, Se 1/4, Sec 19, T2n, R10w) To Confluence With Nf San Gabriel River (Sw 1/4.Sw 1/4, Sec 15, T2n, R9w)
- Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
Track Encino in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Encino
Where does the data for Encino 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 Encino.