NOTICE - Devil's Gate Reservoir Maintenance

Dear Valued Community Member,

The Northeast San Fernando Valley— especially the communities of Sun Valley, Sylmar and Pacoima —plays a critical role in regional flood protection and water resilience. Facilities that can receive sediment and debris from local reservoirs and debris basins are critical to the sustainable management of the region’s flood control system.

This month, Los Angeles County Public Works kicked off its third annual maintenance at the Devil’s Gate Reservoir. This maintenance allows Devil’s Gate Dam to remain fully operational during storm season, protecting downstream communities from future flood events.

WHAT RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES NEED TO KNOW:   

• From Monday, August 5 to Tuesday, October 15, sediment hauling from Devil’s Gate Reservoir to Sheldon Pit will take place weekdays (Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) with trucks entering the facility via Osborne St. and exiting along Glenoaks Blvd. to Osborne St. 
• Work will not be conducted on weekends, holidays, or on days of major Rose Bowl events, or red flag warning days (strong fire potential).
• Public Works ensures safe driving and air quality standards with low NOx trucks and tire washing stations.
• Drivers have been advised to drive with caution around certain sections of the route near or alongside equestrian trails and areas where horseback riding may take place. 

WATER FOR LA: BUILDING A MORE RESILIENT + RELIABLE WATER SUPPLY FOR ALL

Climate change is causing a weather whiplash effect on Los Angeles County. The result is severe weather extremes that include more frequent and intense droughts followed by seasons of torrential rainfall.

To protect communities from flooding and provide a sustainable local water supply, Los Angeles County Public Works maintains a world-class network of stormwater facilities. This system includes 14 major dams and reservoirs, 27 spreading grounds, 483 miles of open flood control channel, 3,300 miles of underground storm drains, and over 80,000 catch basins. It’s designed to substantially reduce flood risk for communities and capture, clean, and store stormwater as a local, sustainable water source for the region.

Water for LA is the region’s source for information on all things water. Follow us @WaterforLA on your favorite social media platforms.

Public Works will continue to keep the community informed with updates on the annual maintenance. We encourage you to reach out to 1-800-675-HELP (4357) for urgent requests.