The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District) was established in 1915 and encompasses approximately 2,758 square miles. The District operates and maintains one of the most complex systems of flood control and water conservation in the Country. The District’s current infrastructure includes 14 major dams and reservoirs, 483 miles of concrete and soft-bottom channels, 3,380 miles of underground storm drain conduits, 82,275 catch basins, 48 pump stations, 173 debris basins, 181 crib dams, 29 sediment placement sites, 27 spreading grounds, 21 low-flow diversion structures, 3 seawater barrier systems with 290 seawater barrier injection wells, 1 constructed wetland, and 1 mitigation bank area. Employees of the Los Angeles County Public Works (PW) serve as staff for the District. The District is separate from PW and funds of each entity remain in separate accounts. PW pays the District for the use of District equipment, materials and property used for County purposes. The District is empowered to carry out the objectives of the Los Angeles County Flood Control Act of 1915, California Water Code, Appendix, Chapter 28 (the Act). The objectives are to provide for the control and conservation of flood, storm and other wastewater and to protect from damage such as flood or storm waters, the harbors, waterways, public highways and property within the District. These powers are exercised by the County Board of Supervisors (Board), which acts as the governing body of the District. The duties of the Board include approving the District’s budget, determining the District’s tax rates, approving contracts, and determining when to issue bonds authorized by the voters of the District.

This dataset seeks to encapsulate right of way parcel information for the Los Angeles County Flood Control District(LACFCD). It contains polygons representing each parcel and attribute information information that lists the basic identification information of those parcels. There is also information on the underlying right-of-way map that the parcel polygon and attributes are based on--with a link to that map in the Land Records Information Website.This data is maintained by the Right of Way Section of the Survey/Mapping and Property Management Division of the Department of Public Works. It is drawn to be coincident with the county's landbase linework and thus may not be a true representation of a parcel's boundary. It is intended to be used as a general information tool and is not survey quality.Field ListFacilityThe primary name of the facility this parcel belongs to. Typically the name of the river, stream, or drainage project it is a part of.Parcel_NoThe identification number for a particular parcel within a facility. The parcel number is not necessarilly unique.EstateThe type of estate that the LACFCD holds over a particular parcel. This field will list the following attributes:Fee: The LACFCD owns the parcel outright.Easement: The LACFCD holds an easement over this parcel. The type of easement is not listed in this data. It can usually be found in the linked right of way map or by contacting Right of Way Engineering.Quitclaim: This is a parcel which the LACFCD owned or had an easement over at some point but has now sold, released its claim, or transferred its right of way to another party.Other: This is a catch-all attribute for any sort of relationship that does not fit in the other estate types. One example of this is a permit that grants temporary rights to the LACFCD. Map_NoThe primary right of way map that shows a parcel and that served as the basis for the information shown in the dataset. These maps are maintained and are considered to take precedence over the data in this dataset.MapLinkThis is a link to a a scan of the map, if one exists, listed in the "Map_No" field. These are color scans found in the LA County's Land Records Information Website. Update Schedule: QuarterlyContact Info:Diego Veradvera@dpw.lacounty.gov(626) 458-7368Right of Way SectionSurvey/Mapping and Property Management DivisionDepartment of Public Works

The Los Angeles County Storm Drain System shows drains, channels, catch basins, and debris basins in the County of Los Angeles using a web-based map viewer. It currently includes facilities owned and maintained by the Los Angeles County Flood Control District (District), the City of Los Angeles, and United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). Information on the facilities, such as date built, size, and material can be obtained by selecting them. The plans are also available for the Corps and District facilities.

Update date: from GISP repository on 2/6/25. This is a static dataset.Data Type: polyline dataAn open channel is digitized from paper or scanned imagery.Subtypes:Improved: An open drainage course confined with lined or unlined embankments.Unimproved: A natural drainage course graded to channelize storm water.Swale: A graded depression with relatively low slope to channelize storm water. Ditch: A trench provided to channelize storm water. Attributes: Most of the feature classes in this storm drain geometric network share the same GIS table schema. Only the most critical attributes per operations of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District are listed below:AttributeDescriptionASBDATEThe date the design plans were approved "as-built" or accepted as "final records".CROSS_SECTION_SHAPEThe cross-sectional shape of the pipe or channel. Examples include round, square, trapezoidal, arch, etc.DIAMETER_HEIGHTThe diameter of a round pipe or the height of an underground box or open channel.DWGNODrain Plan Drawing Number per LACFCD NomenclatureEQNUMAsset No. assigned by the Department of Public Works (in Maximo Database).MAINTAINED_BYIdentifies, to the best of LAFCD's knowledge, the agency responsible for maintaining the structure.MOD_DATEDate the GIS features were last modified.NAMEName of the individual drainage infrastructure.OWNERAgency that owns the drainage infrastructure in question.Q_DESIGNThe peak storm water runoff used for the design of the drainage infrastructure.SOFT_BOTTOMFor open channels, indicates whether the channel invert is in its natural state (not lined).SUBTYPEMost feature classes in this drainage geometric nature contain multiple subtypes. 1 = Improved, 2 = Unimproved, 3 = Ditch, 4 = SwaleUPDATED_BYThe person who last updated the GIS feature.WIDTHWidth of a channel in feet.This Storm Drain Dataset is a work in progress, and all users of this data are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to obtain the most current copy, available for download at the LA County eGIS Hub site.Terms of UseThis data is derived from the County Cadastral Landbase and features are typically added to this dataset per recorded 'as-built' drawings. Accurate facility locations on the ground must be determined by qualified field personnel. If any errors are found, or if there are general questions, please contact the individuals listed in the Credits.This product is for information purposes and should not be used for legal, engineering, or survey purposes. County assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

The Los Angeles County Flood Control District is managed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.

To download this dataset, click below:Zipped File Geodatabase: SCW2023_PUBLIC.zip (243 MB)This dataset contains the calculated permeable and impermeable surface area for every parcel located within the flood control district in the County of Los Angeles and is utilized in the Safe Clean Water Program. It was generated using the reclassified 2016 landcover dataset and the County's parcel layer. AttributesAINUnique assessor's parcel numberSCW_IMPERM_SQFT_FINALCalculated impermeable surface area for parcel in square feetSCW_PERM_SQFT_FINALCalculated permeable surface area for parcel in square feet SCW_IMPERM_SQFT_PER_UNIT_FINALCalculated impermeable surface area for each unit in square feet. For condominiums, in particular, this is the total impermeable area of the parcel divided by number of units. For all other use types, SCW_IMPERM_SQFT_FINAL = SCW_IMPERM_SQFT_PER_UNIT_FINAL. SCW_PERM_SQFT_PER_UNIT_FINALCalculated permeable surface area for each unit in square feet. For condominiums, in particular, this is the total permeable area of the parcel divided by number of units. For all other use types, SCW_PERM_SQFT_FINAL = SCW_PERM_SQFT_PER_UNIT_FINAL.SitusFullAddressFull address of parcelSCW_WS_AreasWatershed AreaSCW_CityCitySCW_UnincorpUnincorporated AreaSCW_SDSupervisorial DistrictFor more information, please contact Bowen Liang (bliang@dpw.lacounty.gov)

Data type: point dataA basin is digitized from paper or scanned imagery.Subtypes:Cistern: A watertight, enclosed basin used to catch storm water runoff and precipitation. It is used for pollution control, volume reduction, and peak flow reduction of storm water runoff.Debris Basin: A basin that captures sediment, gravel, boulders, and vegetative debris washed out of canyons during storms. Debris is caught, allowing water to flow downstream through the storm drain system.Detention/Retarding Basin: A basin used to store storm water runoff for a limited period of time by allowing large inflows with limited outflows. These basins are also referred to as dry ponds, holding ponds, or dry detention basins.Reservoir: A basin designed to accommodate the storage of water for supply purposes, typically confined by a dam.Retention Basin: A basin including a permanent pool of water. They typically appear as artificial lakes with perimeter vegetation. They are also referred to as wet ponds, wet detention basins, or lake fails.Temporary Dam: A basin designed to be used for a limited period of time.Attributes: Most of the feature classes in this storm drain geometric network share the same GIS table schema. Only the most critical attributes per operations of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District are listed below:AttributeDescriptionASBDATEThe date the design plans were approved "as-built" or accepted as "final records".CROSS_SECTION_SHAPEThe cross-sectional shape of the pipe or channel. Examples include round, square, trapezoidal, arch, etc.DIAMETER_HEIGHTThe diameter of a round pipe or the height of an underground box or open channel.DWGNODrain Plan Drawing Number per LACFCD NomenclatureEQNUMAsset No. assigned by the Department of Public Works (in Maximo Database).MAINTAINED_BYIdentifies, to the best of LAFCD's knowledge, the agency responsible for maintaining the structure.MOD_DATEDate the GIS features were last modified.NAMEName of the individual drainage infrastructure.OWNERAgency that owns the drainage infrastructure in question.Q_DESIGNThe peak storm water runoff used for the design of the drainage infrastructure.SOFT_BOTTOMFor open channels, indicates whether the channel invert is in its natural state (not lined).SUBTYPEMost feature classes in this drainage geometric nature contain multiple subtypes.UPDATED_BYThe person who last updated the GIS feature.WIDTHWidth of a channel in feet.This Storm Drain Dataset is a work in progress, and all users of this data are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to obtain the most current copy, available for download at theegis LA County HUBTerms of UseThis data is derived from the County Cadastral Landbase and features are typically added to this dataset per recorded 'as-built' drawings. Accurate facility locations on the ground must be determined by qualified field personnel. If any errors are found, or if there are general questions, please contact the individuals listed in the Credits.This product is for information purposes and should not be used for legal, engineering, or survey purposes. County assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

To download this dataset, click below:Zipped TIFF File: LC_FCD_RECLASS_2016.zip (2GB)The reclassified landcover dataset was derived from the 2016 landcover, one of the products available as part of the the LARIAC program.NOTE: The extent of the derived dataset only covers the area located within the County's flood control district. This raster dataset was combined with the County's parcel layer to produce a file geodatabase of impermeable and permeable areas by parcel for use by the County's Safe Clean Water program.Attributes0 = Permeable1 = ImpermeableThe 2016 landcover dataset was reclassified as follows:Tree Canopy - PermeableGrass/Shrubs - PermeableBare Soil - PermeableWater - PermeableBuildings - ImpermeableRoads/Railroads - ImpermeableOther Paved - ImpermeableTall Shrubs - PermeableFor more information, please contact Bowen Liang (bliang@dpw.lacounty.gov)

Subtypes:Closed: A culvert which flows under pressure.Open: A culvert which does not flow under pressure.Attributes: Most of the feature classes in this storm drain geometric network share the same GIS table schema. Only the most critical attributes per operations of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District are listed below:AttributeDescriptionASBDATEThe date the design plans were approved "as-built" or accepted as "final records".CROSS_SECTION_SHAPEThe cross-sectional shape of the pipe or channel. Examples include round, square, trapezoidal, arch, etc.DIAMETER_HEIGHTThe diameter of a round pipe or the height of an underground box or open channel.DWGNODrain Plan Drawing Number per LACFCD NomenclatureEQNUMAsset No. assigned by the Department of Public Works' (in Maximo Database).MAINTAINED_BYIdentifies, to the best of LAFCD's knowledge, the agency responsible for maintaining the structure.MOD_DATEDate the GIS features were last modified.NAMEName of the individual drainage infrastructure.OWNERAgency that owns the drainage infrastructure in question.Q_DESIGNThe peak storm water runoff used for the design of the drainage infrastructure.SOFT_BOTTOMFor open channels, indicates whether the channel invert is in its natural state (not lined).SUBTYPEMost feature classes in this drainage geometric nature contain multiple subtypes.UPDATED_BYThe person who last updated the GIS feature.WIDTHWidth of a channel in feet.

Subtypes:Standard: A typical gravity main.Inverted Siphon: A gravity main that siphons stormwater to flow under an obstruction.Other: All other types of gravity mains.Attributes: Most of the feature classes in this storm drain geometric network share the same GIS table schema. Only the most critical attributes per operations of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District are listed below:AttributeDescriptionASBDATEThe date the design plans were approved "as-built" or accepted as "final records".CROSS_SECTION_SHAPEThe cross-sectional shape of the pipe or channel. Examples include round, square, trapezoidal, arch, etc.DIAMETER_HEIGHTThe diameter of a round pipe or the height of an underground box or open channel.DWGNODrain Plan Drawing Number per LACFCD NomenclatureEQNUMAsset No. assigned by the Department of Public Works' (in Maximo Database).MAINTAINED_BYIdentifies, to the best of LAFCD's knowledge, the agency responsible for maintaining the structure.MOD_DATEDate the GIS features were last modified.NAMEName of the individual drainage infrastructure.OWNERAgency that owns the drainage infrastructure in question.Q_DESIGNThe peak storm water runoff used for the design of the drainage infrastructure.SOFT_BOTTOMFor open channels, indicates whether the channel invert is in its natural state (not lined).SUBTYPEMost feature classes in this drainage geometric nature contain multiple subtypes.UPDATED_BYThe person who last updated the GIS feature.WIDTHWidth of a channel in feet.

Subtypes:Low Flow Diversion: A structure that routes storm water runoff away from the storm drain system, through a series of pumps and tanks, into channels and the ocean.Pump Plant: The machinery located inside a pump station. Attributes: Most of the feature classes in this storm drain geometric network share the same GIS table schema. Only the most critical attributes per operations of the Los Angeles County Flood Control District are listed below:AttributeDescriptionASBDATEThe date the design plans were approved "as-built" or accepted as "final records".CROSS_SECTION_SHAPEThe cross-sectional shape of the pipe or channel. Examples include round, square, trapezoidal, arch, etc.DIAMETER_HEIGHTThe diameter of a round pipe or the height of an underground box or open channel.DWGNODrain Plan Drawing Number per LACFCD NomenclatureEQNUMAsset No. assigned by the Department of Public Works' (in Maximo Database).MAINTAINED_BYIdentifies, to the best of LAFCD's knowledge, the agency responsible for maintaining the structure.MOD_DATEDate the GIS features were last modified.NAMEName of the individual drainage infrastructure.OWNERAgency that owns the drainage infrastructure in question.Q_DESIGNThe peak storm water runoff used for the design of the drainage infrastructure.SOFT_BOTTOMFor open channels, indicates whether the channel invert is in its natural state (not lined).SUBTYPEMost feature classes in this drainage geometric nature contain multiple subtypes.UPDATED_BYThe person who last updated the GIS feature.WIDTHWidth of a channel in feet.