Baldwin Hills Reservoir, Water reservoir in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles, United States.
The Baldwin Hills Reservoir sits at an elevation of 232 feet with earth dikes on three sides and a dam on its northern section.
Built in 1951 by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, the reservoir experienced a catastrophic dam failure on December 14, 1963.
The former reservoir site has transformed into part of Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area, marking a shift from infrastructure to public space.
The structure's failure led to new engineering standards and safety protocols for dam construction throughout California and the United States.
Five lives were lost and 277 homes were destroyed when 290 million gallons of water escaped through the dam breach in 77 minutes.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 34.00820,-118.36400
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:11
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