Big Dalton Dam
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| Coordinates | 34 ° 10 ′ 13 ″ N , 117 ° 48 ′ 33 ″ W | ||||
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| Construction time: | 1927 to 1929 | ||||
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| Total storage space : | 1.3 million m³ | ||||
The dam Big Dalton ( english Big Dalton Dam ) is located in the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles County , USA . They dam the Big Dalton Canyon . The city of Glendora is approximately six kilometers to the southwest.
The dam was constructed by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District from 1927 to 1929 . It is used for flood protection. The dam is operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works .
Barrier structure
The barrier structure is a combination of a pier dam and a multiple arch dam .
Reservoir
When the reservoir is fully blocked, it holds 1.3 million m³ (1.7 million cubic yards ) of water. The sediment deposits in the reservoir have already been removed several times by dredging.
See also
Web links
Commons : Big Dalton Dam - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c SECTION 9 ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SMALL RESERVOIRS. (PDF 7.7 MB pp. 1–2.6) dpw.lacounty.gov, accessed on June 12, 2016 (English).
- ↑ Big Dalton Dam, 2600 Big Dalton Canyon Road, Glendora, Los Angeles County, CA. Library of Congress , accessed June 12, 2016 .
- ↑ DAMS & RESERVOIRS. dpw.lacounty.gov, accessed June 12, 2016 .