Dry Canyon Reservoir Maintenance Project

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power is implementing the Dry Canyon Reservoir Maintenance Project in Santa Clarita, California, to address maintenance requirements identified during a November 2024 inspection by the Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams. The project involves annual vegetation management on the upstream slope of the dam, specifically the removal of approximately one acre of woody and dense vegetation and trees while maintaining a 10-foot buffer from the upstream toe. Additionally, the scope includes clearing vegetation within a 10-foot radius of the ungated outlet at the toe of the dam, with all resulting spoils to be relocated to an upland area approximately 500 feet to the east. To ensure environmental compliance, the project incorporates worker awareness training, pre-construction surveys, and active monitoring to avoid impacts on sensitive resources. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is categorically exempt under California Environmental Quality Act sections 15301 and 15304, as it involves minor maintenance and land alterations. Alexandria Fortaleza serves as the primary point of contact for this effort.