Whittier Narrows Dam
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| Opened | 1957 |
|---|---|
| Length | 5. 169 km |
| Elevation at crest | 23672 |
| Height (foundation) | 561700 |
| Locations | Los Angeles County |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Impounds | Rio Hondo |
| San Gabriel River | |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2286475 |
About Whittier Narrows Dam
Whittier Narrows Dam is a 56-foot tall earth dam on the San Gabriel River and the smaller, parallel Rio Hondo. The dam is located, as the name implies, at the Whittier Narrows. It provides water conservation storage and is also the central element of the Los Angeles County Drainage Area flood control system.
