Malibou Lake Club dam
Malibou Lake Club
Malibou Lake Club, located in Malibu, California, is a privately owned dam with a primary purpose of water supply. The dam, completed in 1923, is an arch type structure standing at 44 feet in height and with a hydraulic height of 39 feet. It has a storage capacity of 500 acre-feet and sits on the Malibu Creek, serving as a vital water resource in the region.
The club not only serves as a water supply source but also provides recreational opportunities, covering a surface area of 55 acres and offering a serene environment for members to enjoy. Despite its age, the dam is in satisfactory condition, as assessed in September 2017, with a high hazard potential due to its location and purpose. Regular inspections are conducted to ensure the safety and integrity of the structure, with the last inspection carried out in September 2020.
Managed by private owners, Malibou Lake Club plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, regulated by the California Department of Water Resources and Safety of Dams. With its picturesque location and historical significance, the club continues to be a key player in providing water supply and recreational opportunities for its members, while adhering to state regulations and safety standards to protect the surrounding community and environment.
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 Malibou Lake Club -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles R A Sepulveda Dam Ca | 42 cfs | → |
| Calleguas C Nr Camarillo Ca | 6 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara R Nr Piru Ca | 55 cfs | → |
| Big Tujunga C Bl Hansen Dam Ca | · | → |
| Piru Creek Below Santa Felicia Dam Ca | 35 cfs | → |
| Sespe C Nr Fillmore | 42 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Malibou Lake Club.
Boat launches
Campgrounds
- Malibu Creek - State Park
- Malibu Creek Family
- Malibu Creek Group Walk-In
- Camp Summertime
- Decker Canyon City Camp (Closed)
- Musch Ranch Hike-In
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Headwaters In The Santa Monica Mountains To Mouth At Pacific Ocean
- Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
- Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster To Seco Canyon At The Nf Boundary
- 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
- Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir
- Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
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Track Malibou Lake Club in the Snoflo app
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About Malibou Lake Club
Where does the data for Malibou Lake Club 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 Malibou Lake Club.