What is a levee?
A levee a man-made structure, usually an earthen embankment, designed and constructed in accordance with sound engineering practices to contain, control, or divert the flow of water so as to reduce risk from temporary flooding.
Are there levees in Santa Clarita’s floodplain?
Yes. These levees protect properties and must be certified per FEMA standards (Title 44, CFR §65.10) to be officially recognized for flood insurance purposes.
For more information on certified and accredited levee systems, visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ National Levee Database
Have any Santa Clarita levees been certified?
Not all levees have been certified under the updated FEMA methodology by the LA County Flood Control District. These updates will be reflected in revised flood maps.
For additional information about properties protected by levees, click on the links below.