CESMD
Information for Strong-Motion Station
Sylmar - Pacoima Dam
CGS - CSMIP Station 24207
Earthquakes recorded by this station
 
(Station Photograph - click to enlarge)(Sensor Layout - click to see PDF File)
   
Latitude 34.3348 N
Longitude 118.3967 W
Elevation (m) 594
Site Geology  
Vs30 (m/sec)  
Site Class  
 
Dam Height410' (125m)
Plan ShapeCurved
Crest Length581' (177.1m)
Crest Width--
Construction Date1929
Instrumentation1977, 24 accelerometers, on crest, abutments, toe, and downstream.
 
Superstructure Type--
Dam TypeConcrete arch dam.
Foundation Type--
Remarks--