Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Project
Sector: Hydro • Location: Los Angeles, California, United States
Source: Army.mil
Dam safety project to mitigate life-safety risks by modifying the Whittier Narrows Dam to prevent erosion and overtopping. The dam reduces flood risk for approximately 1 million residents in the greater Los Angeles area. Construction contract awarded to begin preconstruction services in March 2025, with construction starting in late 2026 and expected completion in 2032.
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government
- Location
- Los Angeles, California, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Army.mil
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Original status | planned |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | Dam safety project to mitigate life-safety risks by modifying the Whittier Narrows Dam to prevent erosion and overtopping. The dam reduces flood risk for approximately 1 million residents in the greater Los Angeles area. Construction contract awarded to begin preconstruction services in March 2025, with construction starting in late 2026 and expected completion in 2032. |
Original sector | Built Sector |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | California |
City | Los Angeles |
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Source | Army.mil |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Water Supply and Storage, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-06 |
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