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APPENDIX B
HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS
TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
FOR
ENGINEERED EARTHEN-BOTTOM FLOOD CONTROL CHANNELS LOCATED WITHIN THE
LOS ANGELES RIVER WATERSHED
MAINTAINED AND OPERATED BY THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
WASTE DISCHARGE REQUIREMENTS NUMBER R4-2010-0021
PREPARED FOR:
Section 401 Certification Unit California Regional Water Quality Control Board
320 W. 4th Street, Suite 200 Los Angeles, CA 90013
PREPARED BY:
Los Angeles County Flood Control District County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
900 S. Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
AUGUST 1, 2013
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 1 I.1 Study Reaches ................................................................................ 1 I.2 Report Organization ........................................................................ 4
I.3 Hydrologic Data ............................................................................... 5 I.4 Hydraulic Models ............................................................................. 5
I.4.1 Field Investigations ............................................................... 6 I.4.2 Geometric Data and Cross-Sections .................................... 6 I.4.3 Manning’s Roughness .......................................................... 7
I.4.4 Bridges and Culverts ............................................................ 8 I.4.5 Expansion and Contraction Coefficients ............................... 8 I.4.6 Boundary Conditions and Flow Regime ............................... 9
I.5 Changes in Stream Flow ...................................................................... 9 I.6 Summary of Results ........................................................................... 13
Reach 1 - Bell Creek ..................................................................................................... 15
1.1 General Description ...................................................................... 15 1.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 15 1.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 15
1.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 16 1.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 16
1.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 16 1.7 Results .......................................................................................... 16 1.8 Additional Analysis ........................................................................ 16
Reach 2 & 96 - Dry Canyon Creek and PD 1591 Calabasas ........................................ 19 2.1 General Description ...................................................................... 19
2.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 19 2.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 19
2.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 20 2.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 20
2.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 20 2.7 Results .......................................................................................... 21
Reach 3 - Santa Susana Creek tributary to Brown Canyon Creek ................................ 23 3.1 General Description ...................................................................... 23 3.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 23
3.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 23 3.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 24 3.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 24
3.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 24 3.7 Results .......................................................................................... 24
Reach 4 - Browns Canyon Creek .................................................................................. 26 4.1 General Description ...................................................................... 26
4.2 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 26 4.3 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 27 4.4 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 27
4.5 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 27
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4.6 Results .......................................................................................... 27
Reach 5 & 6 - Caballero Creek, West Fork and East Fork ............................................ 29 5.1 General Description ...................................................................... 29
5.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 29 5.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 29 5.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 30 5.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 30 5.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 30
5.7 Results .......................................................................................... 30 Reach 7 - Bull Creek ..................................................................................................... 32
7.1 General Description ...................................................................... 32 7.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 32 7.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 32
7.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 33 7.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 33
7.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 33
7.7 Results .......................................................................................... 33 Reach 8 - Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 470 outlet ........ 35
8.1 General Description ...................................................................... 35
8.2 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 35 8.3 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 36
8.4 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 36 8.5 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 36 8.6 Results .......................................................................................... 36
Reach 9 - Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 106 .................. 38 9.1 General Description ...................................................................... 38
9.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 38 9.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 38
9.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 39 9.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 39 9.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 39
9.7 Results .......................................................................................... 39 9.8 Additional Analysis ........................................................................ 40
Reach 10 - Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 469 ................ 42 10.1 General Description ...................................................................... 42 10.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 42
10.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 42 10.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 43
10.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 43 10.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 43
10.7 Results .......................................................................................... 43 Reach 12 - Haines Canyon Creek ................................................................................. 45
12.1 General Description ...................................................................... 45 12.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 45 12.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 45 12.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 46
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12.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 46
12.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 46 12.7 Results .......................................................................................... 46
Reach 13 - Tributary to Hansen Lake Project No. 5215, Unit 1 ..................................... 48 13.1 General Description ...................................................................... 48 13.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 48 13.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 48 13.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 49
13.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 49 13.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 49 13.7 Results .......................................................................................... 49
Reach 14 - May Canyon Creek ..................................................................................... 51 14.1 General Description ...................................................................... 51
14.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 51 14.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 51
14.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 52
14.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 52 14.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 52 14.7 Results .......................................................................................... 52
Reach 15 - Pacoima Wash ............................................................................................ 54 15.1 General Description ...................................................................... 54
15.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 54 15.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 54 15.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 55
15.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 55 15.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 55
15.7 Results .......................................................................................... 55 Reach 16 - Verdugo Wash-Las Barras Canyon channel inlet ....................................... 57
16.1 General Description ...................................................................... 57 16.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 57 16.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 57
16.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 57 16.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 57
16.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 58 16.7 Results .......................................................................................... 58
Reach 18 - Engleheard Channel, tributary to Verdugo Wash ........................................ 60
18.1 General Description ...................................................................... 60 18.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 60
18.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 60 18.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 61
18.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 61 18.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 61 18.7 Results .......................................................................................... 61
Reach 19 - Pickens Canyon, tributary to Verdugo Wash .............................................. 63 19.1 General Description ...................................................................... 63 19.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 63
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19.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 63
19.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 64 19.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 64
19.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 64 19.7 Results .......................................................................................... 64 19.8 Additional Analysis ........................................................................ 64
Reach 20 & 21 - Webber Channel, tributary to Halls Canyon Channel and (main channel inlet at bridge), tributary to Halls Canyon Channel ................ 67
20.1 General Description ...................................................................... 67 20.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 67 20.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 67 20.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 68 20.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 68
20.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 68 20.7 Results .......................................................................................... 68
20.8 Additional Analysis ........................................................................ 68
Reach 22 - Halls Canyon Channel ................................................................................ 71 22.1 General Description ...................................................................... 71 22.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 71
22.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 71 22.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 72
22.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 72 22.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 72 22.7 Results .......................................................................................... 72
22.8 Additional Analysis ........................................................................ 73 Reach 24 - Compton Creek ........................................................................................... 75
24.1 General Description ...................................................................... 75 24.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 75
24.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 75 24.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 76 24.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 76
24.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 76 24.7 Results .......................................................................................... 76
Reach 25 - Los Angeles River ....................................................................................... 78 25.1 General Description ...................................................................... 78 25.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 78
25.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 78 25.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 79
25.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 79 25.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 79
25.7 Results .......................................................................................... 79 25.8 Additional Analysis ........................................................................ 80
Reach 99 - Kagel Canyon ............................................................................................. 82 99.1 General Description ...................................................................... 82 99.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 82 99.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 82
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99.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 83
99.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 83 99.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 83
99.7 Results .......................................................................................... 84 Reach 100 - Dry Canyon Calabasas ............................................................................. 86
100.1 General Description ...................................................................... 86 100.2 Structures ...................................................................................... 86 100.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients ............................................... 86
100.4 Hydrology ...................................................................................... 87 100.5 Hydraulic Model ............................................................................ 87 100.6 Boundary Conditions ..................................................................... 87 100.7 Results .......................................................................................... 87
References ........................................................................................................... 89
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List of Tables
Table I-1. Soft-Bottom Channel Reaches within Los Angeles River Watershed ............. 4 Table I-2. Soft-Bottom Channel Reaches Requiring Topographic Surveys ..................... 6 Table I-3. Summary of the Hydraulic Modeling for the Soft-Bottom Channel Reaches
within Los Angeles River Watershed ............................................................. 14 Table 1-1. Structures along Bell Creek .......................................................................... 15 Table 1-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Bell Creek ........................................ 15 Table 2-1. Structures along Dry Canyon Creek and PD 1591 Calabasas ..................... 19 Table 2-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Dry Canyon Creek and PD 1591
Calabasas ..................................................................................................... 20 Table 3-1. Structures along Santa Susana Creek ......................................................... 23 Table 3-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Santa Susana Creek ....................... 24
Table 4-1. Structures along Browns Canyon Creek ...................................................... 26 Table 4-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Browns Canyon Creek .................... 27 Table 5-1. Structures along Caballero Creek East and West Forks .............................. 29
Table 5-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Caballero Creek East and West Forks ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Table 7-1. Structures along Bull Creek .......................................................................... 32
Table 7-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Bull Creek ........................................ 33 Table 8-1. Structures along Project No. 470 ................................................................. 35
Table 8-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Project No. 470 ................................ 36 Table 9-1. Structures along Project No. 106 ................................................................. 38 Table 9-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Project No. 106 ................................ 39
Table 10-1. Structures along Project No. 469 ............................................................... 42 Table 10-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Project No. 469 .............................. 43
Table 12-1. Structures along Haines Canyon Creek ..................................................... 45 Table 12-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Haines Canyon Creek ................... 46
Table 13-1. Structures along Project No. 5215, Unit 1 .................................................. 48 Table 13-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Project No. 5215, Unit 1 ................ 48
Table 14-1. Structures along May Canyon .................................................................... 51 Table 14-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along May Canyon .................................. 51 Table 15-1. Structures along Pacoima Wash ................................................................ 54 Table 15-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Pacoima Wash .............................. 55 Table 16-1. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Las Barras Canyon Inlet ................ 57
Table 18-1. Structures along Engleheard Channel ....................................................... 60 Table 18-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Engleheard Channel ...................... 60 Table 19-1. Structures along Pickens Canyon .............................................................. 63
Table 19-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Pickens Canyon ............................ 64 Table 20-1. Structures along Webber Channel ............................................................. 67 Table 20-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Webber Channel ........................... 68 Table 22-1. Structures along Halls Canyon Channel .................................................... 71
Table 22-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Halls Canyon Channel ................... 72 Table 24-1. Structures along Compton Creek ............................................................... 75 Table 24-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Compton Creek ............................. 76
Table 25-1. Structures along Los Angeles River ........................................................... 78
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Table 25-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Los Angeles River ......................... 79
Table 99-1. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Kagel Canyon ................................ 83 Table 100-1. Structures along Dry Canyon Calabasas ................................................. 86
Table 100-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Dry Canyon Calabasas ................ 86
List of Figures
Figure I-1. Los Angeles River Soft-bottom Reach Location Map ..................................... 3
Figure I-2. Base Values of Manning’s n ........................................................................... 8 Figure I-3. Typical Flood Control Storm vs LID Storm ................................................... 11 Figure I-4. Example Watershed Runoff Peaks and Volume .......................................... 12
Figure 1-1. Reach 1 – Bell Creek Reach Map ............................................................... 18 Figure 2-1. Reach 2 & 96 – PD 1591 Calabasas and Dry Canyon Creek Reach Map .. 22 Figure 3-1. Reach 3 – Santa Susana Creek Reach Map .............................................. 25
Figure 4-1. Reach 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Reach Map ............................................ 28 Figure 5-1. Reach 5 – Caballero Creek East and West Fork Reach Map ..................... 31 Figure 7-1. Reach 7 – Bull Creek Reach Map ............................................................... 34
Figure 8-1. Reach 8 – Project No. 470 Reach Map ....................................................... 37 Figure 9-1. Reach 9 – Project No. 106 Reach Map ....................................................... 41
Figure 10-1. Reach 10 – Project No. 469 Reach Map ................................................... 44 Figure 12-1. Reach 12 – Haines Canyon Creek Reach Map ........................................ 47 Figure 13-1. Reach 13 – Project No. 5215, Unit 1 Reach Map ..................................... 50
Figure 14-1. Reach 14 – May Canyon Reach Map ....................................................... 53
Figure 15-1. Reach 15 – Pacoima Wash Reach Map ................................................... 56 Figure 16-1. Reach 16 – Las Barras Canyon Inlet Reach Map ..................................... 59 Figure 18-1. Reach 18 – Engleheard Canyon Reach Map ............................................ 62
Figure 19-1. Reach 19 – Pickens Canyon Reach Map.................................................. 66 Figure 20-1. Reach 20 & 21 – Webber Channel Reach Map ........................................ 70
Figure 22-1. Reach 22 – Halls Canyon Channel Reach Map ........................................ 74 Figure 24-1. Reach 24 – Compton Creek Reach Map .................................................. 77 Figure 25-1. Reach 25 – Los Angeles River Reach Map .............................................. 81 Figure 99-1. Reach 99 – Kagel Canyon Reach Map ..................................................... 85
Figure 100-1. Reach 100 – Dry Canyon Calabasas Reach Map ................................... 88
Appendices Appendix A – Annotated Reach Photographs Appendix B – Manning’s Roughness Calculations by Reach Appendix C – HEC-RAS files Note: Appendices are provided in accompanying CD.
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Introduction The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) operates and maintains numerous engineered soft-bottom flood control channels within the County of Los Angeles (County). These channels convey storm flows from the canyons and surrounding areas. The LACFCD conducts annual maintenance on these facilities to protect life and property from potential flooding, fire hazards, control vector nuisance issues, and for the facilities to efficiently and effectively function. On February 4, 2010, the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) adopted Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for the maintenance of soft-bottomed flood control channels, Order No. R4-2010-0021. That WDR required that the LACFCD conduct Feasibility Studies of each watershed containing soft-bottomed channels (SBC) to determine whether “a potential may exist for native vegetation to remain within the soft-bottom portion of the channel or if additional hydraulic capacity is needed.” WDR, Condition 45. The Los Angeles River Watershed was required to be the subject of the first Feasibility Study. This report presents the results of a technical assessment of the hydraulic conditions for the 251 earth-bottom channel reaches included in the WDR for the Los Angeles River Watershed. This report was prepared in conformance with Section 4.1 of the Study Work Plan For Engineered Earthen-Bottom Flood Control Channels Located Within the Los Angeles River Watershed, July 2010. Detailed reach characteristics and hydraulic modeling assumptions are presented in the respective sections for the reaches examined in this report. The report addresses capacity requirements for flood control and analyzes, from a hydraulic perspective, reaches with the potential for restoration or addition of native vegetation or where existing vegetated areas must be removed.
I.1 Study Reaches
The Los Angeles River Watershed covers an area of approximately 834 square miles. The eastern boundary spans from the Santa Monica Mountains to the Simi Hills and the western boundary from the Santa Susana Mountains to the San Gabriel Mountains. The watershed encompasses and is shaped by the path of the Los Angeles River, which flows from its headwaters in the mountains eastward to the northern corner of Griffith Park. Here the channel turns southward through the Glendale Narrows before it flows across the coastal plain and into San Pedro Bay near Long Beach.
1 The WDR identified 26 SBC reaches in the Los Angeles River Watershed. However, on further
investigation, it was determined that Reach 17, Sheep Corral Channel is owned, operated and maintained by the City of Glendale. Reach 17 is therefore not discussed in this report.
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There are 25 defined soft-bottom reaches in the Regional Board’s WDR within the Los Angeles River Watershed as shown in Figure I-1. These 25 channel reaches vary in length from 25 feet to as long as 11,000 feet, as noted in Table I-1.
Data contained in this map is produced in whole or part from the Thomas Bros. Maps ®.This map is copyrighted, and reproduced with permission granted, by Thomas Bros. Maps ®.All rights reserved.
Los Angeles RiverLos Angeles River
COMPTON CREEKCOMPTON CREEK
Kagel CanyonKagel Canyon
Pacoima WashPacoima Wash
Project No 469Project No 469
Pickens CanyonPickens Canyon
BULL CREEK M.C.O.BULL CREEK M.C.O.
PD 1591PD 1591
BROWNS CANYON WASHBROWNS CANYON WASH
Dry Canyon (Calabasas) PD T1845Dry Canyon (Calabasas) PD T1845
May Channel (M.C.O. into Pacoima Canyon)May Channel (M.C.O. into Pacoima Canyon)
Halls CanyonHalls Canyon
Engleheard ChannelEngleheard Channel
Project 470 OutletProject 470 Outlet
Haines Canyon M.C.O.Haines Canyon M.C.O.
Project No. 5215 unit 1Project No. 5215 unit 1
Caballero Creek M.C.I. (West Fork)Caballero Creek M.C.I. (West Fork)
Bell CreekBell Creek
- MTD 963 M.C.I.- MTD 963 M.C.I. Sheep Corral ChannelSheep Corral Channel
Flint Canyon M.C.O.Flint Canyon M.C.O.
Webber Channel (main channel inlet d/s bridge)Webber Channel (main channel inlet d/s bridge)
Project 106 OutletProject 106 Outlet
Caballero Creek M.C.I. (East Fork)Caballero Creek M.C.I. (East Fork)
Santa Susana Creek M.C.I.Santa Susana Creek M.C.I.
Webber Channel (Strm @ private Bridge)Webber Channel (Strm @ private Bridge)
Dry Canyon CalabasasDry Canyon Calabasas
Verdugo Wash - Las Barras Cyn (Chnl inlet)Verdugo Wash - Las Barras Cyn (Chnl inlet)
SAN GABRIEL RIVERSAN GABRIEL RIVER
Los Angeles RiverSoft-Bottom Reach Location Map
0 5 102.5
Miles
·MPM-GIS Services
Data contained in this map is produced in whole or part from the Los Angeles CountyDepartment of Public Work's precise database.
Figure I-1
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Table I-1. Soft-Bottom Channel Reaches within Los Angeles River Watershed
Source: WDR Order No. R4-2010-0021
I.2 Report Organization
This report is organized into individual sections identifying and describing each soft-bottom channel reach analyzed for the Los Angeles River Watershed. The sections present the reaches in the same order as listed in Table I-1 above. In general, each section describes one soft-bottom reach. However, Reaches 2 and 96; Reaches 5 and
Reach No. Name
Length (ft)
1 Bell Creek 196
2 Dry Canyon Creek 1,546
3 Santa Susana Creek tributary to Brown Canyon Creek 75
4 Browns Canyon Creek 1,243
5 Caballero Creek, West Fork 652
6 Caballero Creek M.C.I., East Fork 160
7 Bull Creek 300
8 Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 470 outlet 529
9 Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No.106 120
10 Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 469 4,194
12 Haines Canyon Creek 437
13 Tributary to Hansen Lake Project No. 5215 Unit1 537
14 May Canyon Creek 690
15 Pacoima Wash 4,762
16 Verdugo Wash-Las Barras Canyon channel inlet 130
18 Engleheard Channel, tributary to Verdugo Wash 800
19 Pickens Canyon, tributary to Verdugo Wash 2,406
20 Webber Channel, tributary to Halls Canyon Channel 115
21 Webber Channel (main channel inlet at bridge), tributary to Halls Canyon Channel 25
22 Halls Canyon Channel 2,290
24 Compton Creek 11,000
25 Los Angeles River 4,800
96 PD 1591 Calabasas 320
99 Kagel Canyon 4,858
100 Dry Canyon Calabasas 60
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6; and Reaches 20 and 21 were summarized in one section each, since they are hydraulically connected and were modeled as one single reach. Additional supplementary information is provided in the Appendices. Appendix A includes annotated photographs of each reach showing vegetation levels observed in the field. Appendix B includes the results of the Manning’s roughness values calculations for the reaches. Appendix C includes digital copies of the HEC-RAS input files.
I.3 Hydrologic Data
Design flow rates were used for the hydraulic analysis of the soft-bottom channel reaches. The flow data used in this study was obtained from various sources, including channel design plans, hydraulic reports, and hydrologic studies. A discussion of the source of the flow data is provided in each reach’s section.
I.4 Hydraulic Models
Hydraulic models were developed for all 25 SBC reaches using the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Hydrologic Engineering Center’s River Analysis System (HEC-RAS) computer program. Several iterations of the models were conducted for each channel reach. First, a model of the existing conditions was developed. The model of the existing condition assumed design flow rates and existing vegetation levels in the channel reach. For the reaches that were found to have insufficient capacity under existing vegetation levels, a second model was then developed to determine whether the reach might have any excess capacity in the “clear” condition. The “clear” condition assumed design flow rates and that no vegetation was located within the channel. If the clear condition model showed no excess capacity in the channel reach, no further modeling was performed. For reaches that were found to have sufficient channel capacity under existing vegetation levels, a model was developed to determine the amount and type of additional vegetation that might be allowed to remain in the channel reach without affecting that capacity. This was done in conjunction with recommendations from BonTerra Consulting, the LACFCD biological consultant, which identified the location and species of vegetation in those channel reaches. The hydraulic models follow standard orientation conventions used by the USACE. Cross sections defining channel geometry are described by station and elevation data from left to right, looking in the downstream direction. River stationing begins downstream and increases upstream. Input and output files for the hydraulic models discussed in this report are provided in Appendix D.
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I.4.1 Field Investigations
Field site investigations were conducted for all 25 SBC reaches to verify channel geometry, stability, and vegetation. The field site investigations were completed by LACFCD between July and September 2010 per the recommendation of BonTerra Consulting. They were conducted in these months to observe and document the maximum amount of expected vegetation re-growth prior to fall maintenance operations by LACFCD. Field notes and photographs were taken of all reaches to document the type, density, and size of vegetation.
I.4.2 Geometric Data and Cross-Sections
Channel as-built plans, if available, were used to develop hydraulic models for several of the soft-bottom channel reaches. Field data and aerial photographs were also used in developing the hydraulic models. Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) topographic data were used if no as-built plans were available, as well as in conjunction with available as-built plans. Recent topographic surveys also were performed for eight reaches in which as-built plans and LIDAR were unavailable or considered to be inadequate. These topographic surveys were provided in NAD 1983, NAVD 88, and State Plane California V projection. The reaches requiring topographic surveys are listed in Table I-2.
Table I-2. Soft-Bottom Channel Reaches Requiring Topographic Surveys
Reach No. Name
Length (ft)
Date of Topographic Survey
2 Dry Canyon Creek 1,546 April-2011
4 Browns Canyon Creek 1,243 April-2011
5 Caballero Creek, West Fork 652 March-2011
6 Caballero Creek M.C.I., East Fork 160 March-2011
20 Webber Channel, tributary to Halls Canyon Channel 115 March-2011
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Webber Channel (main channel inlet at bridge), tributary to Halls Canyon Channel 25 March-2011
96 PD 1591 Calabasas 320 April-2011
99 Kagel Canyon 4,858 April-2011
Microstation, HEC-GeoRas and ArcGIS were used to produce the HEC-RAS models from the LIDAR and topographic survey data. As-built plans and field measurements were also used to reproduce channel features such as bridges, culverts, and drop structures. Cross-section cut lines were drawn using HEC-GeoRAS at all crucial sections of the channel including at changes in geometry, slope, discharge, and Manning’s roughness. Also, cross-section cut lines were drawn immediately upstream
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and downstream of all bridges, culverts, and other hydraulic structures. All cross-sections were drawn normal to the main channel flow path.
I.4.3 Manning’s Roughness
The references used in estimating the Manning’s hydraulic roughness coefficients were “Open-Channel Hydraulics” by Ven T. Chow and "Guide for Selecting Manning's Roughness Coefficients for Natural Channels and Flood Plains," United States Geological Survey Water-supply Paper 2339. The earth-bottom channel roughness values were estimated using the following formula, developed by Cowan (1956):
mnnnnnn b )( 4321
Where:
nb = a base value of n for a straight, uniform, smooth channel in natural materials, n1 = a correction factor for the effect of surface irregularities, n2 = a value for variation in the shape and size of the channel cross section, n3 = a value for obstructions, n4 = a value for vegetation and flow conditions, and m = a correction factor for meandering of the channel. The Manning’s roughness values were estimated on a reach by reach basis. Depending on the native bed material, Figure I-2 was used to determine the base roughness value, nb.
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Figure I-2. Base Values of Manning’s n
Source: USGS Water-Supply Paper 2339
The estimated Manning roughness values are summarized for each reach in Appendix B.
I.4.4 Bridges and Culverts
Ineffective flow areas were added at applicable cross sections upstream and downstream of bridges or culverts. The ineffective flow area option was used to keep all the active flow in the area of the bridge opening until the elevations associated with the ineffective flow areas was exceeded by the computed water surface elevation. The top of the ineffective flow was selected as the soffit of the culvert or bridge. At this height, it is assumed the nominal effective flow area becomes sealed and the entire cross section becomes active. For debris loading in vertical piers, 2 feet of debris accumulation on each side of each pier for its entire height was assumed. For piers with sloping extensions, 2 feet of debris accumulation for a distance up to 6 feet below the water surface was assumed.
I.4.5 Expansion and Contraction Coefficients
The recommended contraction and expansion coefficients of 0.1 and 0.3 were used to compute energy losses between cross sections. Since changes in the shape of river
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cross sections are more abrupt upstream and downstream of bridges, contraction and expansion coefficients were adjusted to 0.3 and 0.5, respectively.
I.4.6 Boundary Conditions and Flow Regime
The models were run assuming steady state conditions and using the mixed flow regime option. The mixed flow regime option was chosen to allow the model to predict transition between subcritical and supercritical flow regimes. The mixed flow regime requires both upstream and downstream boundary conditions. Normal depth water surfaces were applied to both upstream and downstream boundaries for each model. For reaches where water surface elevations were available from as-built plans, the hydraulic grade line was used as a boundary condition. The upstream and downstream limits of the study reach were extended a distance beyond the maintenance limits such that any user-defined boundary condition wouldn’t affect the results within the study reach.
I.5 Changes in Stream Flow Condition 48 of the WDR required that the hydraulic analysis discuss expected changes in stream flow in response to requirements of the Los Angeles County Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) NPDES Permit, Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plans (SUSMPs), Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and other pertinent local plans including, but not limited to the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP) (including implementation of, and plans for, increased stormwater infiltration), the City of Los Angeles’ Integrated Resources Plan, the relevant watershed master plan and the LACFCD’s Drought Management Plan. While such infiltration requirements are expected to be effective in reducing stream flows during smaller storm events, which may occur potentially multiple times during a single year, the purpose of such requirements is to improve water quality and conserve water, not to significantly reduce the risk of flooding during major storm events. Flood control channels are typically designed to handle much higher stream flows which occur during large storm events. Such storm events (Flood Control Storms) will produce large volumes of runoff, quickly overwhelming these water quality infiltration facilities and rendering them insignificant in their ability to effectively reduce flow rates during the most intense part of a storm. Figure I-3 compares a typical flood Control Storm (7 inches per 24-hour period) and a storm for which low impact development (LID) structures are designed (.75 inches per 24-hour period) (LID Storm). To assess the impact of the infiltration requirements set forth in Condition 48, an example watershed was modeled assuming that the entire surface of the watershed was designed to capture flows generated during the 85th percentile storm, which is the standard LID requirement (and which is contained in the current Los Angeles County MS4 permit. This assumption actually overestimates the impact of the infiltration requirements required to be assessed in the Feasibility Study, since those requirements do not apply watershed wide and are being implemented over multiple year time
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horizons. The example watershed further assumed that the infiltration infrastructure was not filled from previous storm events, which would reduce its effectiveness in handling new storm flows. When these assumptions were applied in the example watershed, the results showed that the volume of only the first 4.5 hours of a Flood Control Storm hydrograph would be captured in the LID/infiltration infrastructure (the duration of a Flood Control Storm is 24 hours). After that point, any remaining volume would not infiltrate and would have to be contained in the flood control channels, as shown in Figure I-3. Thus, while LID/infiltration facilities will reduce storm flows during typical (up to the 85th percentile) storm events, flows from the major storms for which the flood control channels, including the soft bottom reaches, were designed will not be affected. Thus, the presence of LID/infiltration infrastructure would not affect expected stream flow during major storms.
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Figure I-3. Typical Flood Control Storm vs LID Storm
Typical Flood Control Storm: ≈ 7 inch/24hr Typical LID Storm: ≈ 0.75 inch/24hr
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Figure I-4. Example Watershed Runoff Peaks and Volume
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I.6 Summary of Results As discussed previously, 25 soft-bottom reaches were analyzed assuming existing vegetation conditions. This analysis indicated that 17 reaches have insufficient capacity. These 17 reaches were then modeled assuming a “clear” channel condition, to determine whether any excess capacity might exist if clear. The models showed that none of the reaches have any excess capacity in the clear condition. These results indicate that no additional vegetation can be allowed in these reaches. Under the existing vegetation condition, 8 soft-bottom reaches were found to have sufficient capacity. Seven of these reaches were then analyzed using adjusted roughness coefficients to represent the vegetation recommendations proposed by BonTerra Consulting.2 Assuming the vegetation levels recommended by BonTerra, the hydraulic analysis indicated sufficient capacity in all 7 reaches. Table I-3 summarizes the hydraulic modeling results for all the soft-bottom reaches under the different scenarios described above.
2 One of these reaches, Reach 7, was not recommended for further vegetation due to vector control
concerns.
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Table I-3. Summary of the Hydraulic Modeling for the Soft-Bottom Channel Reaches within Los Angeles River Watershed
a. Based on field site visit conducted in July/August 2010 prior to FMD channel maintenance activities. b. “Clear” Channel Scenario assumes all vegetation in the channel is removed. c. Concerns relating to vector control require further analysis of current maintenance activities.
Reach No.
Name
Hydraulic Modeling Results
Existing Vegetation Scenario a “Clear” Channel Scenario
b
BonTerra Consulting Recommendation Scenario
1 Bell Creek Capacity - Capacity for Additional Vegetation
2 Dry Canyon Creek Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
3 Santa Susana Creek tributary to Brown Canyon Creek Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
4 Browns Canyon Creek Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
5 Caballero Creek, West Fork Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
6 Caballero Creek M.C.I., East Fork Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
7 Bull Creek Capacity - c
8 Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 470 outlet Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
9 Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No.106 Capacity - Capacity for Additional Vegetation
10 Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 469 Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
12 Haines Canyon Creek Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
13 Tributary to Hansen Lake Project No. 5215 Unit1 Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
14 May Canyon Creek Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
15 Pacoima Wash Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
16 Verdugo Wash-Las Barras Canyon channel inlet Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
18 Engleheard Channel, tributary to Verdugo Wash Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
19 Pickens Canyon, tributary to Verdugo Wash Capacity - Capacity for Additional Vegetation
20 Webber Channel, tributary to Halls Canyon Channel Capacity - Capacity for Additional Vegetation
21 Webber Channel (main channel inlet at bridge), tributary to Halls Canyon Channel
Capacity - Capacity for Additional Vegetation
22 Halls Canyon Channel Capacity - Capacity for Additional Vegetation
24 Compton Creek Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
25 Los Angeles River Capacity - Capacity for Additional Vegetation
96 PD 1591 Calabasas Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
99 Kagel Canyon Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
100 Dry Canyon Calabasas Insufficient Capacity No Excess Capacity for Vegetation -
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Reach 1 - Bell Creek
1.1 General Description
Bell Creek is a 10-mile tributary of the Los Angeles River. The creek originates in Ventura County before traveling west into Los Angeles County. Bell Creek confluences with Calabasas Creek, which is tributary to the Los Angeles River. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 1,160 feet upstream of Highland Road. The downstream limit of the study reach is immediately north of Highland Road. The study reach is located near mainly residential and open space areas as shown in Figure 1.1.
1.2 Structures
This study reach of Bell Creek is an earthen-bottom channel that transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1. Structures along Bell Creek
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 7+37.88 - Channel Transition Transition from natural to concrete-lined channel.
1.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 1-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
Table 1-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Bell Creek
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 11+57.125 – Sta 8+09.500
0.055 0.055 0.055
Sta 8+09.500 – Sta 7+37.788 0.030 0.015 0.030
Sta 7+37.788 – Sta 6+65.75 0.032 0.015 0.027
(Downstream Limit) Sta 6+65.75 – Sta 0+33.221
0.027 0.015 0.030
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1.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD “MTD 693 - Bell Creek Channel Plan and Profile” as-built drawing no. 134F132 dated November, 16, 1981. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 7,101 cfs.
1.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Bell Creek. The reach was modeled with 23 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
1.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depths were used for both the upstream boundary condition (Slope = 0.02034) and downstream boundary condition (Slope = 0.0045).
1.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for the Bell Creek reach under existing vegetation levels. The soft-bottom portion of the study reach has subcritical flow. The flows switch to supercritical as they approach the concrete lined portion of the channel and remain supercritical to the downstream limits of the study reach. Channel and water surface profiles for the Bell Creek hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. The model showed sufficient capacity along the reach. Therefore, an additional analysis was conducted assuming vegetation levels as recommended by BonTerra. The additional analysis conducted is discussed in more detail in the following section.
1.8 Additional Analysis
Bonterra Consulting provided a recommendation on potential vegetation growth for this reach. The recommendation is summarized as follows:
Biological Recommendation
Allow willow canopy to spread outside channel. Allow native shrubs such as coyote bush and mule fat to become established in this area. Relocate existing chain link fence as shown on exhibit to protect this area.
Since this recommendation would have a direct impact on the amount and type of vegetation in the reach, a new Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined for this scenario and the hydraulic model was updated. For the BonTerra recommendation, the Manning’s roughness coefficient was modified for the reach between Stations 8+09.5 and 7+37.788. Detailed computations in determining these values based on the biologist’s recommendations are found in Appendix B. The revised hydraulic models based on the final biologist’s
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recommendation indicated sufficient capacity along the reach. HEC-RAS hydraulic models for Bell Creek are presented in Appendix C.
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Reach 2 & 96 - Dry Canyon Creek and PD 1591 Calabasas
2.1 General Description
The maintenance reach of PD 1591 Calabasas (County Reach No. 96) is approximately 250 feet upstream of the maintenance reach for Dry Canyon Creek (County Reach No. 2). Due to their close proximity to each other, one hydraulic model was created to include both maintenance reaches. Both reaches are upstream of another maintenance reach, Dry Canyon Calabasas (County Reach No. 100) which is tributary to Calabasas Creek and drains into the LA River. The maintenance reach of PD 1591 Calabasas spans 85 feet upstream and 360 feet downstream of its culvert under Viscasa Drive in the City of Calabasas. The maintenance reach of Dry Canyon Creek spans 676 feet upstream and 870 feet downstream of the bridge at Park Ora Road. The extents of the study reach are at the outer extents of these two maintenance reaches. The study reach is surrounded by residential properties as shown in Figure 2.1.
2.2 Structures
The study reach is comprised entirely of earthen-bottom channel. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 2-1.
Table 2-1. Structures along Dry Canyon Creek and PD 1591 Calabasas
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 21+34 Vicasa Drive Culvert A culvert under Vicasa Drive for the channel to
flow under.
2 8+78.50 Park Ora Road Bridge A bridge for Park Ora
Road to cross the channel.
2.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 2-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 2-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Dry Canyon Creek and PD 1591 Calabasas
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 25+17.29 – Sta 22+73.80
0.075 0.075 0.075
Sta 22+73.80 – Sta 21+86.39 0.038 0.038 0.038
Sta 21+86.39 – Sta 20+81.61 0.014 0.014 0.014
Sta 20+81.61 – Sta 20+40.61 0.065 0.065 0.065
Sta 20+40.61 – Sta 19+88.33 0.076 0.076 0.076
Sta 19+88.33 – Sta 15+94.72 0.075 0.075 0.075
Sta 15+94.72 – Sta 15+34.33 0.050 0.050 0.050
Sta 15+34.33 – Sta 12+78.47 0.030 0.030 0.030
Sta 12+78.47 – Sta 12+35.28 0.027 0.027 0.027
Sta 12+35.28 – Sta 11+70.35 0.034 0.034 0.034
Sta 11+70.35 – Sta 10+64.98 0.044 0.044 0.044
Sta 10+64.98 – Sta 9+06.27 0.074 0.074 0.074
Sta 9+06.27 – Sta 8+25.30 0.030 0.030 0.030
(Downstream Limit) Sta 8+25.30 –Sta 0+49.13
0.081 0.081 0.081
2.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from the LACFCD PD 1845 (Drawing No. TR 43127) and PD 1591 (Drawing No. TR35008) dated August 14, 1984, and January 8, 1981, respectively. The peak discharge rate associated with the two maintenance reaches is 5,170 cfs.
2.5 Hydraulic Model
Recent topographic surveys were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Dry Canyon Creek and PD 1591 Calabasas. The reach was modeled with 54 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
2.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depths were used as boundary conditions for the PD 1591 Calabasas and Dry Canyon Creek model at the upstream (Slope = 0.0079) and downstream (Slope = 0.0120) study limits.
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2.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for PD 1591 Calabasas and Dry Canyon Creek under existing vegetation levels. The model results showed insufficient capacity along the entire reach. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value from 0.025 to 0.036 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity along the reach. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Reach 3 - Santa Susana Creek tributary to Brown Canyon Creek
3.1 General Description
Santa Susana Creek is a tributary of the Browns Canyon Wash. They both originate in the north and flow southerly, draining into the Los Angeles River. The maintenance reach of Santa Susana Creek is located approximately 5,600 feet upstream from the Creek’s intersection to Devonshire Street in the south. The maintenance reach starts 75 feet upstream from, and ends at, the Creek’s transition from a soft-bottom channel to a concrete-lined channel. The study limits start approximately 250 feet upstream in the north beyond the maintenance limit. The study reach is surrounded by both undeveloped land to residential properties as shown in Figure 3.1.
3.2 Structures
The study reach for Santa Susana Creek is an earthen-bottom channel that transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. Structures along Santa Susana Creek
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 5+84.48 -- Transition Transition from soft-bottom channel to concrete channel
3.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 7-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 3-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Santa Susana Creek
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 9+04.71 – Sta 6+15.17
0.030 0.030 0.030
Sta 6+15.17 – Sta 5+99.82 0.028 0.028 0.028
Sta 5+99.82 – Sta 5+84.48 0.027 0.027 0.027
Sta 5+84.48 – Sta 5+55.68 0.025 0.025 0.025
(Downstream Limit) Sta 5+55.68 – Sta 0+12.79
0.015 0.015 0.015
3.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from the LACFCD as-built drawings for the Santa Susana Creek (drawing number 89-D10.2) dated April 1968. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 3,460 cfs.
3.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Santa Susana Creek. The reach was modeled with 28 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
3.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depths were used as boundary conditions for the Santa Susana Creek model at the upstream (Slope = 0.0309) and downstream (Slope = 0.0049) study limits.
3.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Santa Susana Creek under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity from the upstream reach to Station 4+60.29. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity between the above mentioned stations. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Reach 4 - Browns Canyon Creek
4.1 General Description
Browns Canyon Creek is a tributary of the Los Angeles River. The creek originates in the north and travels south to confluence with the Los Angeles River. The maintenance reach of Browns Canyon Creek starts in the north approximately 500 feet north of the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway and is just downstream of a filled retaining wall structure that lies on the Creek’s path within the canyon. The maintenance reach ends in the south at the transition from south-bottom to concrete lined channel. This transition is approximately 500 feet upstream from Rinaldi Street. The study limit in the north is coincident with the maintenance reach limit. In the south, the study limit extends approximately 80 feet downstream of the maintenance limit into the concrete portion of Browns Wash. The study reach is surrounded by both undeveloped land to residential properties as shown in Figure 4.1.
4.2 Structures This study reach of Browns Canyon Creek is an earthen-bottom channel that transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1. Structures along Browns Canyon Creek
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 12+26.62 - Rail & Timber
Structure The boards have been removed from the rails
2 8+83.35 Ronald Reagan
(118) Fwy Bridge
The entire bridge spans the length of the channel, with no piers within and the soffit well above the
top of channel
3 7+27.69 Freeway South
Bound Off Ramp Bridge
The entire bridge spans the length of the channel, with no piers within and the soffit well above the
top of channel
4 0+71.09 - Transition Transition from soft-bottom channel to concrete channel
4.2 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were
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taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 4-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
Table 4-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Browns Canyon Creek
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 13+81.14 – Sta 11+53.98
0.085 0.085 0.085
Sta 11+53.98 – Sta 9+75.93 0.035 0.035 0.035
Sta 9+75.93 – Sta 7+97.19 0.017 0.03 0.017
Sta 7+97.19 – Sta 1+18.81 0.017 0.05 0.017
Sta 1+18.81 – Sta 0+71.09 0.018 0.029 0.018
(Downstream Limit) Sta 0+71.09 –Sta 0+09.37
0.015 0.015 0.015
4.3 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD Browns Creek Final Hydraulic Calculations (Nordhoff Street to Debris Basin) dated June 1968. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 14,800 cfs.
4.4 Hydraulic Model
A recent topographic survey was used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Browns Canyon Creek. The reach was modeled with 52 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
4.5 Boundary Conditions
Normal depths were used as boundary conditions for the Browns Canyon Creek model at the upstream (Slope = 0.0092) and downstream (Slope = 0.0030) study limits.
4.6 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Browns Canyon Creek under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity of the soft-bottom channel at Stations 13+81.14 and 1+18.81. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity at the above mentioned stations. Since the study reach still showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Reach 5 & 6 - Caballero Creek, West Fork and East Fork
5.1 General Description
Caballero Creek M.C.I. East Fork confluences with Caballero Creek West Fork. Because of their proximity and relationship to each other, these two study reaches were modeled as one single reach. The reaches are located northeast of the intersection of Reseda Boulevard and Paseo Nuevo Drive between the golf course and Reseda Boulevard. The downstream maintenance reach limit of Caballero Creek West Fork is at the transition of the soft-bottom channel to concrete-lined channel, near the Creek’s underpass of Reseda Boulevard. Its upstream maintenance reach limit is approximately 700 feet upstream of this transition. The reach limits of Caballero Creek M.C.I. East Fork is from its confluence with the West Fork to its outlet from two culverts exiting from underneath the golf course maintenance road just east of the reaches. The study reach is flanked by the golf course on the east and Reseda Boulevard on the west. The combined design flow rate from the East and West Fork overtops the median land separating their two streams, effectively making the entire East Fork into an extension of the West Fork’s eastern bank. Therefore a model of the West Fork with its eastern bank expanded to include all of the East Fork effectively modeled both maintenance reaches. See Figure 5.1.
5.2 Structures
This study reach of Caballero Creek East and West Forks are earthen-bottom channels that confluence and then transition into a concrete-lined channel. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1. Structures along Caballero Creek East and West Forks
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 1+01.37 -- Tansition Transition from soft-bottom channel to concrete channel
5.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 5-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 5-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Caballero Creek East and West Forks
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 6+24.57 – Sta 3+30.70
0.024 0.055 0.040
Sta 3+30.70 – Sta 1+20.82 0.024 0.075 0.050
(Downstream Limit) Sta 1+20.82 – Sta 0+5.58
0.015 0.015 0.015
5.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from the LACFCD Caballero Creek Hydraulic Design calculations dated January 1960. The peak discharge rate associated with the combined West and East Forks is 3,500 cfs.
5.5 Hydraulic Model
A recent topographic survey was used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Caballero Creek East and West Fork. The reach was modeled with 33 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
5.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depths were used as boundary conditions for the Caballero Creek East and West Fork model at the upstream (Slope = 0.0099) and downstream (Slope = 0.0429) study limits.
5.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for the Caballero Creek East and West Fork reach under existing vegetation levels. Channel and water surface profiles for the Caballero Creek East and West Fork hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. The model showed insufficient capacity. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A combination of Manning’s roughness coefficient values of 0.025 and 0.035 were used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity. Since the study reach still showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 5-1
Caballero Creek East & WestFork (SBC Reach No. 5 & 6)
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Reach 7 - Bull Creek
7.1 General Description
Bull Creek originates at Bull Creek Retention Basin and discharges to the Sepulveda Dam at its downstream end. It is an engineered channel for approximately 9.5 miles and then it transitions into natural soft bottom channel. The soft bottom channel portion analyzed in this study is approximately 300 feet in length (maintenance reach) immediately downstream of the engineered channel. Bull Creek is tributary to the Sepulveda Dam and the Los Angeles River. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 50 feet downstream of Victory Boulevard. The downstream limit is about 520 feet downstream of Victory Boulevard. The study reach is located downstream of a residential area as shown in Figure 7-1.
7.2 Structures
The study reach of Bull Creek is a trapezoidal open channel that transitions into an earthen-bottom channel. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 7-1.
Table 7-1. Structures along Bull Creek
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 3+98.72 - Channel Transition
and Bridge
Transition from a trapezoidal open channel to a soft bottom channel.
Bridge crossing over channel
7.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 7-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 7-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Bull Creek
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 4+88.120 - Sta 4+26.453
0.015 0.015 0.015
Sta 4+26.453 - Sta 3+00.650 0.030 0.030 0.030
Sta 3+00.650 - Sta 2+75.531 0.030 0.035 0.035
Sta 2+75.531 - Sta 2+48.611 0.030 0.030 0.030
Sta 2+48.611 - Sta 0+40.249 0.040 0.035 0.040
(Downstream Limit) Sta 0+40.249 - Sta 0+12.627
0.035 0.025 0.035
7.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD Bull Creek Plan and Profile as-built plan drawing no. 3-D26.4 dated April 1971. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 11,190 cfs.
7.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Bull Creek. The reach was modeled with 18 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
7.6 Boundary Conditions
Critical depth was used as the upstream boundary conditions for the study model. Normal depth (Slope = 0.00488) was used at downstream study limits.
7.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for the Bull Creek reach under existing vegetation levels. The model showed sufficient capacity along the reach. Channel and water surface profiles for the Bull Creek hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. No additional analysis was conducted since concerns relating to vector control require further analysis of current maintenance activities.
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Figure 7-1
Bull Creek(SBC Reach No. 7)
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Reach 8 - Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 470 outlet
8.1 General Description
Project No. 470 is a storm drain that is approximately 2 miles in length before transitioning into a soft-bottom channel. The soft-bottom channel portion is approximately 530 feet in length (maintenance reach) and then transitions into a culvert underneath the Ventura Freeway. Project No. 470 is tributary to the Sepulveda Dam and the Los Angeles River. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 900 feet upstream of the Ventura Freeway. The downstream limit ends at the Ventura Freeway. The study reach is located downstream of a residential area as shown in Figure 8.1.
8.2 Structures The study reach of Project No. 470 is a storm drain that transitions into an earthen-bottom channel and then transitions into a culvert. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 8-1.
Table 8-1. Structures along Project No. 470
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 12+33.634 Hayvenhurst Ave Channel Transition Transition from a double RCB to a soft bottom channel
2 139+50 - Channel Transition Transition from a soft bottom channel to double RCB
8.2 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 8-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 8-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Project No. 470
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 14+40.177 – Sta 11+81.478
0.015 0.015 0.015
Sta 11+81.478 – Sta 8+07.090 0.030 0.025 0.030
Sta 8+07.090 – Sta 6+37.590 0.025 0.035 0.025
(Downstream Limit) Sta 6+37.590 – Sta 2+87.012
0.015 0.015 0.015
8.3 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD “Project No. 470 Hayvenhurst Ave. Line A - Plan, Profile, & Section” as-built drawing no. 275-470-D2.3 dated December 1962. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 2,900 cfs.
8.4 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Project No. 470. The reach was modeled with 13 cross sections used to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
8.5 Boundary Conditions
Critical depths were used as boundary conditions for the study model at the upstream and downstream study limits.
8.6 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Project No. 470 under existing vegetation levels. The analysis indicated insufficient capacity of the soft-bottom channel portion between Stations 10+05.382 and 6+82.050. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity at the above mentioned stations. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored.
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Figure 8-1
Project No. 470(SBC Reach No. 8)
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Reach 9 - Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 106
9.1 General Description
Project No. 106 originates at Roscoe Boulevard and Haskell Avenue in the City of Los Angeles and discharges to the Sepulveda Dam at its downstream end. It is an engineered storm drain channel for approximately 2.5 miles and then it transitions into natural soft-bottom channel. The soft-bottom channel portion analyzed in this study is approximately 120 feet in length (maintenance reach) immediately downstream of the engineered channel. Project No. 106 is tributary to the Sepulveda Dam and the Los Angeles River. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 220 feet downstream of Victory Boulevard. The downstream limit is about 560 feet downstream of Victory Boulevard. The study reach is located downstream of a residential area as shown in Figure 9-1.
9.2 Structures
The study reach of Project No. 106 is a trapezoidal open channel that transitions into an earthen-bottom channel. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 9-1.
Table 9-1. Structures along Project No. 106
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 2+17.286 - Channel Transition Transition from a
trapezoidal open channel to a soft-bottom channel
9.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 9-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 9-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Project No. 106
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 3+41.084 - Sta 2+37.008
0.025 0.015 0.015
Sta 2+37.008 - Sta 2+17.286 0.015 0.030 0.015
Sta 2+17.286 - Sta 1+98.938 0.035 0.030 0.035
Sta 1+98.938 - Sta 1+88.739 0.035 0.025 0.035
(Downstream Limit) Sta 1+88.739 - Sta 0+02.184
0.035 0.050 0.035
9.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from Project No. 106 Hydraulic Data Sheet dated September 1964. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 532 cfs.
9.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Bull Creek. Project No. 106 was modeled with 33 cross sections ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
9.6 Boundary Conditions
Critical depth was used as the upstream boundary conditions for the study model. Normal depth (Slope = 0.01942) was used at downstream study limits.
9.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Project No. 106 under existing vegetation levels. Channel and water surface profiles for the Project No. 106 hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. The model showed sufficient capacity along the reach. Therefore, an additional analysis was conducted assuming vegetation levels as recommended by BonTerra. The additional analysis conducted is discussed in more detail in the following section.
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9.8 Additional Analysis
BonTerra Consulting provided a recommendation on potential vegetation growth for this reach which is summarized as follows:
Biological Recommendation
Remove non-native ash trees at top of both banks and replace with native trees. Sycamore trees are the preferred native trees to be planted per the maintenance plan that will be prepared for this task at a later date.
It was determined that the recommendation did not increase the amount of vegetation in the reach since non-native trees were to be replaced with native trees. Therefore, a new Manning’s roughness coefficient was not determined for the recommendation. The hydraulic analysis results remain unchanged and indicated sufficient capacity in the channel.
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Figure 9-1
Project No. 106(SBC Reach No. 9)
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Reach 10 - Tributary to the Sepulveda Flood Control Basin Project No. 469
10.1 General Description
Project No. 469 conveys water from the north to the south and confluences directly with the Los Angeles River. The reach starts approximately 680 feet southwest of the intersection of Victory Boulevard and Woodley Avenue at its exit of a 15 feet by 8 feet reinforced concrete box structure. The maintenance reach ends approximately 4,200 feet downstream in the south at a berm structure just before the reach’s confluence with the Los Angeles River. The study reach is surrounded by park areas as shown in Figure 10-1. This reach is fully cleared of vegetation annually.
10.2 Structures
The study reach of Project No. 469 is an earthen-bottom channel. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 10-1.
Table 10-1. Structures along Project No. 469
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 42+30 - Channel Stabilizer 1 Concrete channel
stabilizer on channel invert
2 36+63 - Channel Stabilizer 2 Concrete channel
stabilizer on channel invert
10.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 10-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 10-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Project No. 469
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 60+18.28 – Sta 52+48.75
0.015 0.015 0.015
Sta 52+48.75 – Sta 48+75.00 0.050 0.065 0.050
Sta 48+75.00 – Sta 42+70.00 0.030 0.025 0.040
Sta 42+70.00 – Sta 42+30.00 0.030 0.018 0.040
Sta 42+30.00 – Sta 39+30.00 0.030 0.035 0.040
Sta 39+30.00 – Sta 37+20.00 0.030 0.045 0.040
Sta 37+20.00 – Sta 36+63.00 0.030 0.035 0.040
Sta 36+63.00 – Sta 35+00.00 0.022 0.022 0.022
(Downstream Limit) Sta 35+00.00 – Sta 11+61.44
0.035 0.055 0.040
10.4 Hydrology
The flow rates were obtained from the Project 469 Hydrology Study dated July 2005.. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 2,762 cfs.
10.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Project No. 469. The reach was modeled with 61 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
10.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depths were used as boundary conditions for the Caballero Project No. 469 model at the upstream (Slope = 0.0010) and downstream (Slope = 0.0026) study limits.
10.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Project No. 469 under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity of the soft-bottom channel portion between Stations 35+00 to 14+22.75. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 10-1
Project 469(SBC Reach No. 10)
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Reach 12 - Haines Canyon Creek
12.1 General Description
Haines Canyon Creek originates in the Angeles National Forest and confluences with Tujunga Wash at its downstream end. It is a natural channel for approximately 2 miles upstream of the Haines Debris Basin. Downstream of the debris basin it transitions into 3.5 miles of storm drain and an engineered open channel. Downstream of the engineered channel portion, the canyon transitions back into a natural soft-bottom channel. The soft-bottom channel portion analyzed in this study is approximately 440 feet in length (maintenance reach) immediately downstream of the engineered channel. Haines Canyon Creek is tributary to the Tujunga Wash and the Los Angeles River. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 650 feet downstream of the Wentworth Street. The downstream limit is about 1,350 feet downstream of the Wentworth Street. The study reach is located downstream of a residential area as shown in Figure 12-1.
12.2 Structures
The study reach of Haines Canyon Creek is a rectangular open channel that transitions into an earthen-bottom channel. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 12-1.
Table 12-1. Structures along Haines Canyon Creek
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 7+15.248 - Channel Transition Transition from a
rectangular open channel to a soft-bottom channel
12.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 12-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 12-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Haines Canyon Creek
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 8+91.725 - Sta 6+86.380
0.015 0.015 0.015
Sta 6+86.380 - Sta 5+74.096 0.035 0.030 0.027
Sta 5+74.096 - Sta 4+45.344 0.035 0.040 0.040
Sta 4+45.344 - Sta 2+39.964 0.035 0.045 0.045
(Downstream Limit) Sta 2+39.964 - Sta 1+88.032
0.035 0.050 0.045
12.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD “Haines Canyon Channel Debris Basin to Tujunga Wash Plan, Profile, & Sections” as-built drawing no. 62-D11.6 dated April 1936. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 12,050 cfs.
12.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Haines Canyon Creek. The reach modeled with 16 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
12.6 Boundary Conditions
Critical depth was used as the upstream boundary conditions for the study model. Normal depth (Slope = 0.01291) was used at downstream study limits.
12.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Haines Canyon Creek under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity of the soft-bottom channel portion between Stations 8+91.725 and 1+88.032. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity at the above mentioned stations. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 12-1
Haines Canyon(SBC Reach No. 12)
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Reach 13 - Tributary to Hansen Lake Project No. 5215, Unit 1
13.1 General Description
Project No. 5215, Unit 1 originates in the Angeles National Forest on Christy Avenue at Kurt Street and discharges to Hansen Dam at its downstream end where it confluences with Tujunga Wash. Project No. 5215, Unit 1 is approximately 0.5 mile in length of storm drain before transitioning into a soft-bottom channel. The soft-bottom channel portion analyzed in this study is approximately 540 feet in length (maintenance reach). Project No. 5215, Unit 1 is tributary to the Tujunga Wash and the Los Angeles River. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 370 feet downstream of the Foothill Freeway. The downstream limit is about 1,070 feet downstream of the Foothill Freeway. The study reach is located downstream of a residential area as shown in Figure 13-1.
13.2 Structures
The study reach of Project No. 5215, Unit 1 is a reinforced concrete box that transitions into an earthen-bottom channel. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 13-1.
Table 13-1. Structures along Project No. 5215, Unit 1
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 6+51.555 - Channel Transition Transition from a
reinforced concrete box
13.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 13-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
Table 13-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Project No. 5215, Unit 1
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 6+79.279 - Sta 6+00.530
0.015 0.015 0.015
Sta 6+00.530 - Sta 4+39.612 0.035 0.030 0.035
Sta 4+39.612 - Sta 1+98.674 0.050 0.030 0.050
(Downstream Limit) Sta 1+98.674 - Sta 0+73.747
0.050 0.032 0.050
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13.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from Project No. 5215 Pertinent Hydraulic Data Sheet dated November 25, 1966. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 750 cfs.
13.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Project No. 5215, Unit 1. The reach was modeled with 10 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
13.6 Boundary Conditions
Critical depth was used as the upstream and downstream boundary conditions for the study model.
13.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Project No. 5215, Unit 1 under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity of the soft-bottom channel portion at Stations 4+39.612 to 3+86.449 and 1+98.674 to 0+73.747. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity at the above mentioned stations. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 13-1
Project No. 5215, Unit 1(SBC Reach No. 13)
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Reach 14 - May Canyon Creek
14.1 General Description
May Canyon Creek originates in the Angeles National Forest and confluences with Pacoima Wash at its downstream end. May Canyon Creek is approximately 1.75 miles in length of storm drain and engineered channel before transitioning into a soft-bottom channel. The soft-bottom channel portion analyzed in this study is approximately 690 feet in length (maintenance reach) immediately downstream of the engineered channel. May Canyon Creek is tributary to the Pacoima Wash and the Los Angeles River. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 1,080 feet upstream of Harding Street. The downstream limit is about 150 feet upstream of Harding Street. The study reach is located downstream of a golf course as shown in Figure 14-1.
14.2 Structures
The study reach of May Canyon Creek is an engineered open channel that transitions into an earthen-bottom channel. There are two culverts within the study reach. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 14-1.
Table 14-1. Structures along May Canyon
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 8+62.935 - Culvert Pedestrian overcrossing
2 5+24.404 - Culvert Access road
14.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s Roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 14-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
Table 14-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along May Canyon
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 10+05.99 - Sta 8+62.935
0.030 0.018 0.030
Sta 8+62.935 - Sta 8+01.758 0.024 0.024 0.024
Sta 8+01.758 - Sta 5+24.404 0.055 0.030 0.055
Sta 5+24.404 - Sta 4+72.350 0.015 0.015 0.015
Sta 4+72.350 – Sta 4+53.220 0.030 0.030 0.030
(Downstream Limit) Sta 4+53.220 - Sta 0+68.929
0.050 0.050 0.050
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14.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD “May Canyon Channel Debris Basins to Pacoima Wash Concrete Conduit General Plan” as-built drawing no. 48-D9.1 dated April 1952. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 2,420 cfs.
14.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of May Canyon Creek. The reach was modeled with 28 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
14.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal Depth was used as the upstream (Slope = 0.00495) and downstream (Slope = 0.02808) boundary conditions for the study model.
14.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for May Canyon Creek under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity of the soft-bottom channel portion at Stations 10+05.999 to 8+33.452, 6+43.256 to 4+95.784, and 3+96.251 to 0+68.929. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. Manning’s roughness coefficient values of 0.025 to 0.035 were used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity at the above mentioned stations. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 14-1
May Canyon(SBC Reach No. 14)
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Reach 15 - Pacoima Wash
15.1 General Description
Pacoima Wash originates at Pacoima Dam as a natural stream traveling southerly along Pacoima Canyon Road before entering into Lopez Dam. Downstream of Lopez Dam, Pacoima Wash becomes a concrete trapezoidal channel traveling in a southerly direction through the City of San Fernando. At Interstate 5, near the Pacoima Wash Spreading Grounds, the channel splits off to the Pacoima Diversion Channel. The upstream limit of the study reach is Parthenia Street and the downstream limit is the transition structure near Marson Street. The study reach has a total length of 0.9 miles. It is located in an area consisting of mainly residential with some commercial, educational, and park areas as shown in Figure 15-1.
15.2 Structures
The study reach of Pacoima Wash consists of an earthen-bottom channel with concrete side slopes. The channel transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel near Marson Street. Two Bridges, several channel stabilizers, and maintenance access roads are also present in this reach. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 15-1.
Table 15-1. Structures along Pacoima Wash
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 140+06.20 Chase Street Pedestrian Bridge Pedestrian overcrossing with one pier
2 139+50 - Channel Stabilizer 1 Buried concrete stabilizer
3 136+00 - Channel Stabilizer 2 Buried concrete stabilizer
4 132+34.01 - Channel Stabilizer 3 Buried concrete stabilizer
5 128+29.31 Roscoe Blvd Vehicular Bridge Bridge with two piers
6 121+90 - Channel Stabilizer 4 Buried concrete stabilizer
7 114+50 - Channel Stabilizer 5 Buried concrete stabilizer
8 109+30 - Channel Stabilizer 6 Buried concrete stabilizer
15.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The side slopes consisted of concrete and were assigned a roughness coefficient of 0.013. The earthen-bottom portion of the channel was assigned a roughness coefficient based on the observations made. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used in the model are summarized in Table 15-2. Detailed computations can be found in Appendix B.
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Table 15-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Pacoima Wash
Reach Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 150+87.04 – Sta 105+55.01
0.013 0.037 0.013
(Downstream Limit) Sta 105+55.01 – Sta 103+25.01
0.013 0.047 0.013
15.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD “Pacoima Wash Parthenia St. to Raymer St.” as-built drawing no. 21-D43.1 dated June 1956. The peak discharge rate associated with this reach of Pacoima Wash is 4,460 cfs.
15.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Pacoima Wash. The reach was modeled with 73 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
15.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depth was initially used as the upstream boundary condition and the design water surface elevation from the as-built plans was used as the downstream boundary condition for the Pacoima Wash model. The slope used in computing the upstream normal depth corresponded to the channel invert slope as shown in the as-built plans. A sensitivity analysis using different boundary conditions showed that only the downstream boundary condition had a noticeable effect on model results. However, it was determined that the water surface elevation shown on the as-built plan is best available information and the appropriate downstream boundary condition.
15.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Pacoima Wash under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity insufficient capacity from Stations 141+00 to 140+20.20 and 129+50 to 128+69.81. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.022 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity at the above mentioned stations. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 15-1
Pacoima Wash(SBC Reach No. 15)
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Reach 16 - Verdugo Wash-Las Barras Canyon channel inlet
16.1 General Description
The Las Barras Canyon Inlet is a tributary to the Las Barras Channel. Approximately 50 feet downstream of the inlet junction, Las Barras Channel confluences with Verdugo Wash, which is a tributary to the Los Angeles River. Las Barras Inlet is located in La Crescenta immediately north of the 210 Foothill Freeway. The upstream limit of the study reach is about 240 feet upstream of Las Barras Channel and the downstream limit of is the inlet structure transition to Las Barras Channel. The study reach is located near residential and open space areas as shown in Figure 16-1.
16.2 Structures
This study reach of Las Barras Inlet consists of an earthen-bottom channel that transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel. The only structure for this reach is the inlet junction structure at the downstream end into Las Barras Channel.
16.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 16-1. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
Table 16-1. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Las Barras Canyon Inlet
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 2+32.648 - Sta 1+32.392
0.060 0.042 0.060
Sta 1+32.392 - Sta 45.068 0.033 0.038 0.033
(Downstream Limit) Sta 0+45.068 – Sta 0+5.1204
0.017 0.017 0.017
16.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from the Las Barras Canyon Capital Flood Q’s report dated June 1968. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 160 cfs.
16.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Las Barras Canyon. The reach was modeled with nine cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the
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channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
16.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depth (Slope = 0.0505) was used as the upstream boundary conditions for the study model. Normal depth (Slope = 0.2070) was used at downstream study limits.
16.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for the Las Barras Canyon reach under existing vegetation levels. Channel and water surface profiles for the Las Barras Canyon hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. The model showed insufficient capacity. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A combination of Manning’s roughness coefficient values of 0.025 and 0.030 were used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity. Since the study reach still showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 16-1
Las Barras Inlet(SBC Reach No. 16)
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Reach 18 - Engleheard Channel, tributary to Verdugo Wash
18.1 General Description
Engleheard Channel is a tributary to Verdugo Wash, which is a tributary to the Los Angeles River. Engleheard Channel is located in the City of Glendale. The upstream limit of the study reach is about 900 feet upstream of Verdugo Wash and the downstream limit is the Verdugo Wash confluence. The study reach is located near mainly residential areas as shown in Figure 18-1.
18.2 Structures
This study reach of Engleheard Channel is an earthen-bottom channel that transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel. Details of these structures are summarized in Table 18-1.
Table 18-1. Structures along Engleheard Channel
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 7+58 Private Driveway Culvert Culvert for private
driveway
2 2+37.26 - Transition Transition structure at the confluence with Verdugo
Wash
18.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 18-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
Table 18-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Engleheard Channel
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 9+00.408 - Sta 8+50.774
0.035 0.035 0.035
Sta 8+50.774 - Sta 7+43.277 0.035 0.035 0.040
Sta 7+43.277 - Sta 4+60.709 0.040 0.029 0.045
Sta 4+60.709 - Sta 3+60.741 0.045 0.031 0.055
Sta 3+60.741 - Sta 3+09.860 0.030 0.031 0.035
Sta 3+09.860 - Sta 2+37.261 0.040 0.033 0.035
(Downstream Limit) Sta 2+37.261 – Sta 0+71.922
0.015 0.015 0.015
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18.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from the LACFCD “Engleheard Canyon & Engleheard South Fork Design Q’s” study dated September 1971. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 3,010 cfs.
18.5 Hydraulic Model
LIDAR topography was used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Engleheard Canyon. The reach was modeled with 26 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
18.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depth (Slope = 0.0079) was used as the upstream boundary conditions for the study model. Normal depth (Slope = 0.0203) was used at downstream study limits.
18.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Engleheard Canyon under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity of the soft-bottom channel portion between Stations 7+72.725 and 7+58. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 for banks and 0.027/0.030 for the channel invert was used to represent the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity at the above mentioned stations. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Figure 18-1
Engleheard Channel(SBC Reach No. 18)
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Reach 19 - Pickens Canyon, tributary to Verdugo Wash
19.1 General Description
Pickens Canyon originates in the Angeles National Forest and discharges into the Verdugo Wash at its downstream end. It is an engineered storm drain for approximately 0.4 miles and then it transitions into natural soft-bottom channel. The soft-bottom channel portion analyzed in this study is approximately 2,400 feet in length (maintenance reach) immediately downstream of the engineered channel. Pickens Canyon is tributary to the Verdugo Wash. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 530 feet downstream of Chapman Road. The downstream limit is about 2,950 feet downstream of Chapman Road. The study reach is located downstream of a residential area as shown in Figure 19-1.
19.2 Structures
The study reach of Pickens Canyon is an earthen-bottom channel. Details of structures within the reach are summarized in Table 19-1.
Table 19-1. Structures along Pickens Canyon
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 7+43.165 - Bridge Pedestrian
overcrossing
19.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 19-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 19-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Pickens Canyon
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 24+42.12 - Sta 20+04.5
0.017 0.032 0.040
Sta 20+04.5 - Sta 18+78.07 0.017 0.032 0.060
Sta 18+78.07 - Sta 13+12.07 0.017 0.032 0.062
Sta 13+12.07 - Sta 12+50.11 0.017 0.032 0.027
Sta 12+50.11 - Sta 11+43.84 0.017 0.032 0.044
Sta 11+43.84 - Sta 9+13.85 0.017 0.032 0.040
Sta 9+13.85 - Sta 1+30.225 0.017 0.032 0.045
(Downstream Limit) Sta 1+30.225 - Sta 0+33.119
0.017 0.026 0.026
19.4 Hydrology
The Capital Flood was obtained from LACDPW Water Resources Division’s “Pickens Canyon Debris Basin Hydrology Study” dated October 1999. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 5,970 cfs.
19.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Pickens Canyon. The reach was modeled with 54 cross sections used to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
19.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depth (Slope = 0.0396) was used as the upstream boundary conditions for the study model. Normal depth (Slope = 0.0458) was used at downstream study limits.
19.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Pickens Canyon under existing vegetation levels. Channel and water surface profiles for the Pickens Canyon hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. The model showed sufficient capacity along the reach. Therefore, an additional analysis was conducted assuming vegetation levels as recommended by BonTerra. The additional analysis conducted is discussed in more detail in the following section.
19.8 Additional Analysis
BonTerra Consulting provided a recommendation on potential vegetation growth for this reach. The recommendation is summarized as follows:
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Biological Recommendation
Except for on the crib structures, allow native shrubs to grow on the invert of the channel reach from the upstream end to the pedestrian bridge at Mountain Ave. Selectively protect native shrubs by removing non-native vegetation. Native trees will not be allowed to grow in the invert.
Since the recommendation would have a direct impact on the amount and type of vegetation in the reach, a new Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined for it and the hydraulic model was updated. In evaluating the recommendation, the Manning’s roughness coefficient was modified for the entire study reach. Detailed computations in determining these values based on the biologist’s recommendation are found in Appendix B. The revised hydraulic model based on the biologist’s recommendation showed sufficient capacity along the reach. HEC-RAS hydraulic models for Bull Creek are presented in Appendix C.
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Figure 19-1
Pickens Canyon(SBC Reach No. 19)
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Reach 20 & 21 - Webber Channel, tributary to Halls Canyon Channel and (main channel inlet at bridge), tributary to Halls Canyon Channel
20.1 General Description
Webber Channel Reach Nos. 20 and 21 are approximately 250 feet apart. Due to their close proximity to each other, one hydraulic model was created to include both reaches. They are located approximately 500 feet northeast of Webber Channel’s intersection with Los Amigos Street, which is near the intersection of Los Amigos Street and Castle Road. The Webber Channel flows from the northeast to the southwest and is tributary to Halls Canyon Channel. Halls Canyon Channel is tributary to Verdugo Wash which is tributary to the Los Angeles River. The maintenance limit of Reach No. 20 starts approximately 860 feet upstream of Webber Channel’s intersection with Los Amigos Street and runs downstream 115 feet. Reach No. 21 starts 250 feet downstream of this and has a length of 25 feet. The study limit starts approximately 150 feet upstream of Reach No. 20 and extends over 50 feet downstream of Reach No. 21. The study reach is surrounded by mostly undeveloped land with some residential property as shown in Figure 20-1.
20.2 Structures
The study reach is comprised entirely of earthen-bottom channel, except for a portion under the bridge where it is concrete. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 20-1.
Table 20-1. Structures along Webber Channel
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 3+97.01 Private Driveway Bridge Channel is concrete under
the bridge
2 0+51.22 - Transition Transition from soft-bottom channel to concrete channel
20.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 20-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 20-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Webber Channel
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 6+46.82 – Sta 4+24.97
0.027 0.027 0.030
Sta 4+24.97 – Sta 3+76.89 0.015 0.015 0.015
Sta 3+76.89 – Sta 0+51.22 0.030 0.027 0.026
(Downstream Limit) Sta 0+51.22 – Sta 0+0.50
0.015 0.015 0.015
20.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD “Webber Channel Plans” as-built drawing no. 75B-D6 dated April 1983. The peak discharge rate associated with the two reaches is 590 cfs.
20.5 Hydraulic Model
Recent topographic surveys were used to create the HEC-RAS model for the two reaches of Webber Channel. The reaches were modeled with 30 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
20.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depth (Slope = 0.0099) was used as the upstream boundary conditions for the study model. Normal depth (Slope = 0.0058) was used at downstream study limits.
20.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for the Webber Channel reaches under existing vegetation levels. Channel and water surface profiles for the Webber Channel hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. The model showed sufficient capacity along the reach. Therefore, an additional analysis was conducted assuming vegetation levels as recommended by BonTerra. The additional analysis conducted is discussed in more detail in the following section.
20.8 Additional Analysis
BonTerra Consulting provided recommendations on potential vegetation growth for each reach. The BonTerra recommendations are summarized as follows:
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Webber Channel Reach No. 20 Biological Recommendation
Allow native herbaceous and shrub species to grow on right bank looking downstream. Selectively remove non-native species from right bank. Do not allow oaks or other additional trees to grow on the banks.
Webber Channel Reach No. 21 Biological Recommendation
Allow native herbaceous and shrub species to grow on left bank looking downstream underneath the coast live oak woodland. Selectively remove non-native ground cover species (e.g. ivy) from left bank. Do not allow additional oaks or other trees to grow on the banks.
Both recommendations from the biologist resulted in no change in the Manning’s roughness coefficients compared to the existing conditions that were modeled. This was due to the native species having similar roughness coefficients to the non-native species. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B. The revised hydraulic models based on the biologist’s recommendations showed sufficient capacity along the reach. HEC-RAS hydraulic models based on both recommendations for Webber Channel are presented in Appendix C.
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Figure 20-1
Webber Channel(SBC Reach No. 20 & 21)
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Reach 22 - Halls Canyon Channel
22.1 General Description
Halls Canyon Channel is located in the City of La Cañada Flintridge. Halls Canyon Channel originates in the Angeles National Forest before its confluence with Snover Canyon and Webber Canyon Channels. The channel travels southwest through La Cañada Flintridge, the community of La Crescenta, and the City of Glendale before discharging into Verdugo Wash. Verdugo Wash is tributary to the Los Angeles River. The upstream maintenance limit of the Halls Canyon Channel reach starts approximately 1,370 feet upstream of Jessen Drive and extends to Halls Canyon Debris Basin. The study reach is surrounded by undeveloped and residential areas as shown in Figure 22-1.
22.2 Structures
The study reach is comprised of an earthen-bottom channel with the exception of several concrete drop structures along the channel reach. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 22-1.
Table 22-1. Structures along Halls Canyon Channel
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 25+38 - Drop Structure Concrete Crib Structure
2 23+06 - Drop Structure Concrete Crib Structure
3 20+22 - Drop Structure Concrete Crib Structure
4 17+31 - Drop Structure Concrete Crib Structure
5 11+93 - Drop Structure Concrete Crib Structure
6 10+69.78 Jessen Drive Bridge No Bridge Piers
7 8+62 - Drop Structure Concrete Crib Structure
8 5+57 - Drop Structure Concrete Crib Structure
9 2+86 - Drop Structure Concrete Crib Structure
22.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 22-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 22-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Halls Canyon Channel
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
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22.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from the Halls Debris Basin Hydrology dated March 1996. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 1,730 cfs.
22.5 Hydraulic Model
LIDAR topography was used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Halls Canyon Channel. The reach was modeled with 148 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
22.6 Boundary Conditions
Normal depth (Slope = 0.0503) was used as the upstream boundary conditions for the study model. Normal depth (Slope = 0.0398) was used at downstream study limits.
22.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for the Halls Canyon Channel reach under existing vegetation levels. Channel and water surface profiles for the Halls Canyon Channel hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. The model showed sufficient capacity along the reach. Therefore, an additional analysis was conducted assuming vegetation
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22.8 Additional Analysis
BonTerra Consulting provided a recommendation on potential vegetation growth for this reach, which is summarized as follows:
Biological Recommendation
Except for on the crib structures, allow native shrubs (but not trees) to grow on the invert of the entire channel reach. Selectively protect native shrubs by removing non-native vegetation. Native trees will not be allowed to mature on the channel invert.
Since the recommendation would have a direct impact on the amount and type of vegetation in the reach, a new Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined for it and the hydraulic models were updated. The recommendation resulted in a 0.025 increase in the Manning’s roughness coefficients on the channel invert to account for the additional expected vegetation. This increase in roughness coefficients resulted in higher maximum water surface depths of about 3 feet compared to the existing conditions model. For this recommendation, the model showed sufficient capacity along the reach. Detailed computations in determining the Manning’s roughness values based on the biologist’s recommendations are found in Appendix B. Also, HEC-RAS hydraulic models for Halls Canyon Channel are presented in Appendix C.
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Reach 24 - Compton Creek
24.1 General Description
Compton Creek is tributary to the Los Angeles River. The reach starts approximately at the its intersection to Alameda Street, just south of the Gardena (91) Freeway, and ends at the channel’s transition to a concrete-lined channel, approximately 11,000 feet downstream just before the channel’s confluence with the Los Angeles River. The study limits start approximately 1,300 feet upstream of the maintenance reach and ends approximately 100 feet downstream of maintenance reach limit into the concrete lined portion of the channel before its confluence with the Los Angeles River. The study reach is surrounded by mixed land use consisting of residential and industrial properties as shown in Figure 24-1.
24.2 Structures
This study reach of Compton Creek is an earthen-bottom channel that transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 24-1.
Table 24-1. Structures along Compton Creek
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 207+63.17 Artesia Blvd Bridge 2 piers
2 204+01.84 Gardena (91)
Fwy Bridge 2 piers
3 200+16.25 Alameda St &
Southern Pacific Rail Road
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4 154+70.57 Santa Fe Ave Bridge 3 piers
5 100+49.32 Del Amo Blvd Bridge 3 piers
6 85+94.90 Long Beach Fwy Bridge 2 piers
7 80+30 - Transition Transition from soft-bottom channel to concrete channel
24.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient in the study model was set to 0.025, representing a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition. Photographs taken to document typical vegetation within the channel reach are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s Roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 24-2. Detailed computations for determining these values are provided in Appendix B.
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Table 24-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Compton Creek
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Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 212+24.92 – Sta 80+30
0.025 0.025 0.025
(Downstream Limit) Sta 80+30 – Sta 79+27
0.018 0.018 0.018
24.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from the United States Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) 1991 “Los Angeles County Drainage Area Final Feasibility Interim Report, Part 1 Hydrology Technical Report, Base Conditions”. The peak discharge rate associated with the study reach is 16,500 cfs.
24.5 Hydraulic Model
The HEC-RAS hydraulic model for Compton Creek was developed by LACDPW in 2009 as part of the Levee Certification Project. Topographic survey data was used to set up the model. The channel geometry consisted of 72 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
24.6 Boundary Conditions
Critical Depth was used as the upstream boundary condition. For the downstream boundary condition, a water surface elevation of approximately 51 feet corresponding to the tail water of the Los Angeles River was used.
24.7 Results
As part of the 2009 Levee Certification Project, a hydraulic model was developed for Compton Creek assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The model showed no excess capacity of the soft-bottom channel at many of the stations. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files of the analysis are provided in Appendix C.
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Reach 25 - Los Angeles River
25.1 General Description
The Los Angeles River begins at the confluence of Calabasas Creek and Bell Creek in the San Fernando Valley. The river flows for about 50 miles before it discharges into the Long Beach harbor. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 900 feet upstream of Willow Street. The downstream limit of the study reach is about 1,000 feet downstream of Pacific Coast Highway. The study reach is located near residential and industrial areas as shown in Figure 25-1.
25.2 Structures
This study reach of Los Angeles River is an earthen-bottom channel that transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 25-1.
Table 25-1. Structures along Los Angeles River
Structure
No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
1 166+00 - Transition Transition from Concrete
to soft-bottom
2 157+80 Willow Street Bridge Road Bridge
3 145+05 Barnett Street Bridge Utility Bridge
4 106+13 Pacific Coast
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5 78+75 Anaheim Street Bridge Road Bridge
25.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 25-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 25-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Los Angeles River
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 169+00 - Sta 165+02
0.014 0.014 0.014
Sta 165+02 - Sta 162+00 0.014 0.042 0.014
Sta 162+00 - Sta 154+24 0.014 0.012 0.014
Sta 154+24 - Sta 154+00 0.014 0.025 0.014
Sta 154+00 - Sta 105+73 0.040 0.035 0.040
Sta 105+73 - Sta 105+00 0.045 0.025 0.040
Sta 105+00 - Sta 96+98.8 0.045 0.045 0.040
Sta 96+98.8 - Sta 78+32 0.040 0.050 0.040
(Downstream Limit) Sta 78+32 – 76+87
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25.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from USACE “Los Angeles County Drainage Area, Rio Hondo Channel and Los Angeles River, Whittier Narrows to Pacific Ocean, Storm Water Management Plan” dated July 2004. The peak discharge rate associated with this study reach is 182,000 cfs.
25.5 Hydraulic Model
The HEC-RAS hydraulic model for the Los Angeles River reach was obtained from USACE report cited in the previous section. The model was modified with the Manning’s roughness coefficients determined in Section 25.3.
25.6 Boundary Conditions
Design water surface elevations were used at the upstream and downstream boundary conditions for the Los Angeles River model. The water surface elevations were obtained from the USACE report.
25.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for the Los Angeles River reach under existing vegetation levels. Channel and water surface profiles for the Los Angeles River hydraulic model are presented in Appendix C. The model showed sufficient capacity along the reach. Therefore, an additional analysis was conducted assuming vegetation levels as recommended by BonTerra. The additional analysis conducted is discussed in more detail in the following section.
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25.8 Additional Analysis
BonTerra Consulting provided a recommendation on potential vegetation growth for this reach, which is summarized as follows:
Biological Recommendation
In the last 500 feet of the reach (downstream end of reach) and on the left bank looking downstream, allow four willow trees to grow and mature at edge of water. Note that these willow trees will be maintained under existing maintenance plan that allows for trimming of lower branches.
It was determined that the recommendation proposes similar vegetation to what was observed during the site visit of the channel. Therefore, the Manning’s roughness coefficient was not modified for the reach. Hence, the recommendation will not affect channel capacity.
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Reach 99 - Kagel Canyon
99.1 General Description
Kagel Canyon originates in the Angeles National Forest and discharges into the Hansen Dam at its downstream end. Kagel Canyon is approximately 2.1 miles in length. The soft-bottom channel portion analyzed in this study is approximately 4,900 feet in length (maintenance reach). Kagel Canyon is tributary to the Hansen Dam, Tujunga Wash, and the Los Angeles River. The upper limit of the study reach is at about 160 feet upstream of Blue Sage Drive. The downstream limit ends at Osborne Street. The study reach is located within a rural area with some residential development as shown in Figure 99-1.
99.2 Structures
The study reach of Kagel Canyon is an earthen-bottom channel with several bridge crossings. However, since the bridge decks clear spanned the channel and have no piers they were not included in the model.
99.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 99-1. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
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Table 99-1. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Kagel Canyon
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 63+47.047 - Sta 58+16.381
0.030 0.030 0.030
Sta 58+16.381 - Sta 51+98.224 0.045 0.028 0.045
Sta 51+98.224 - Sta 51+55.646 0.035 0.031 0.028
Sta 51+55.646 - Sta 51+02.358 0.018 0.028 0.018
Sta. 51+02.358 - Sta 50+58.283 0.043 0.028 0.043
Sta 50+58.283 - Sta 48+91.829 0.046 0.031 0.046
Sta 48+91.829 - Sta 44+45.26 0.018 0.038 0.046
Sta 44+45.26 - Sta 43+35.692 0.068 0.053 0.043
Sta 43+35.692 - Sta 40+47.506 0.046 0.030 0.046
Sta 40+47.506 - Sta 37+79.316 0.048 0.028 0.018
Sta 37+79.316 - Sta 36+49.373 0.043 0.028 0.053
Sta 36+49.373 - Sta 33+83.451 0.046 0.028 0.018
Sta 33+83.451 - Sta32+62.96 0.046 0.053 0.050
Sta 32+62.96 - Sta 31+10.859 0.046 0.028 0.018
Sta 31+10.859 - Sta 30+17.919 0.053 0.030 0.053
Sta 30+17.919 - Sta 29+48.735 0.018 0.063 0.046
Sta 29+48.735 - Sta 28+18.615 0.043 0.028 0.043
Sta 28+18.615 - Sta 26+74.839 0.055 0.053 0.055
Sta 26+68.22 - Sta 26+24.054 0.046 0.028 0.046
Sta 26+24.054 - Sta 24+27.048 0.068 0.053 0.043
Sta 24+04.036 - Sta 22+88.806 0.046 0.031 0.046
Sta 22+88.806 - Sta 22+13.585 0.018 0.028 0.046
Sta 21+84.784 - Sta 21+10.713 0.018 0.028 0.018
Sta 21+10.713 - Sta 13+10.216 0.018 0.058 0.030
Sta 13+10.216 - Sta 11+30.348 0.018 0.058 0.060
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99.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD “Kagel Canyon Channel - Little Tujunga Wash to Debris Basin - Preliminary Hydraulic Plan & Profile & R/W” as-built drawing no. 103-D1-5 dated August 1962. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach ranges from 2,300 cfs to 3,020 cfs.
99.5 Hydraulic Model
Recent topographic surveys were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Kagel Canyon. The reach was modeled with 396 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
99.6 Boundary Conditions
Critical Depth was used as the upstream and Normal Depth was used as the downstream (S = 0.044) boundary conditions for the study model.
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99.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Kagel Canyon under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity throughout the channel reach. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. A Manning’s roughness coefficient value of 0.025 was used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity throughout the channel reach. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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Reach 100 - Dry Canyon Calabasas
100.1 General Description
Dry Canyon Calabasas reach conveys water from the south to the north and is a tributary to Calabasas Creek. Calabasas Creek and Bell Creek confluence to form the headworks of the Los Angeles River. The Dry Canyon Calabasas reach is located approximately 1,850 feet upstream (south) of the channel’s intersection with Avenue San Luis. The reach ends where the soft-bottom channel feeds into the concrete-lined channel and starts 60 feet upstream of this transition in the soft-bottom portion. The study reach is surrounded by commercial and residential properties as shown in Figure 100-1.
100.2 Structures
The study reach of Dry Canyon Calabasas is an earthen-bottom channel that transitions into a fully concrete-lined channel. Details of the structures within the study reach are summarized in Table 100-1.
Table 100-1. Structures along Dry Canyon Calabasas
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No. River
Station Road Name Type Description
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100.3 Manning’s Roughness Coefficients
The Manning’s roughness coefficient was determined based on field site visits of the channel reach. Observations were made regarding base material, obstructions, vegetation type and density, and other channel characteristics. Photographs were taken to document channel conditions and are provided in Appendix A. The Manning’s roughness coefficients used are summarized in Table 100-2. Detailed computations in determining these values are found in Appendix B.
Table 100-2. Manning’s Roughness ‘n’ Value along Dry Canyon Calabasas
Reach
Location Left Bank Main
Channel Right Bank
(Upstream Limit) Sta 8+31.41 – Sta 6+77.03
0.035 0.035 0.035
Sta 6+77.03 – Sta 6+15.26 0.040 0.040 0.040
Sta 6+15.26 – Sta 5+84.98 0.025 0.015 0.025
(Downstream Limit) Sta 5+84.98 – Sta 5+18.78
0.020 0.015 0.020
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100.4 Hydrology
Design flow rates were obtained from LACFCD “Dry Canyon (Calabasas Area) R.C. Rectangular Channel” as-built drawing number PD013648 dated April 5, 1995. The peak discharge rate associated with the subject reach is 5,610 cfs.
100.5 Hydraulic Model
LACFCD as-built drawings and LIDAR topography were used to create the HEC-RAS model for this reach of Dry Canyon Calabasas. The reach was modeled with 11 cross sections to ensure a gradually varied flow profile and to adequately represent the channel’s geometry and structures along the study reach. HEC-RAS input and output files are provided in Appendix C.
100.6 Boundary Conditions
Critical depth was used as the upstream boundary condition. Normal depth (Slope = 0.0076) was used as the downstream boundary condition.
100.7 Results
A hydraulic model was developed for Dry Canyon Calabasas under existing vegetation levels. The model showed insufficient capacity throughout the soft-bottom channel reach. A second analysis was then performed assuming a “clear” channel (no vegetation) condition for the reach. Manning’s roughness coefficient values of 0.025 and 0.030 were used to represent the earth-bottom portions of the reach. The analysis for a “clear” channel showed no excess capacity throughout the channel reach. Since the study reach showed no excess capacity for an assumed “clear” channel condition, no other scenarios were explored. HEC-RAS input and output files for all analyses are provided in Appendix C.
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References Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW). (2009). Compton Creek Levee Certification Hydraulic Report. United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). (2010). HEC-RAS River Analysis System Hydraulic Reference Manual. USACE. (2010). HEC-RAS River Analysis System User’s Manual. USACE. (1991). Los Angeles County Drainage Area Final Feasibility Interim Report, Part 1 Hydrology Technical Report, Base Conditions. USACE. (2004). Los Angeles County Drainage Area, Rio Hondo Channel and Los Angeles River, Whittier Narrows to Pacific Ocean, Storm Water Management Plan. United States Geological Survey (USGS). (1989). Guide for Selecting Manning's Roughness Coefficients for Natural Channels and Flood Plains. Water-Supply Paper 2339. Ven Te Chow. (1973). Open-Channel Hydraulics. McGraw-Hill, Inc.
Appendix A
Annotated Reach Photographs
Reach No. 1 - Bell Creek Site Visit: 8/15/2010
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Looking d/s Sta. 6+22 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 7+78 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 1 - Bell Creek Site Visit: 8/15/2010
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Looking u/s Sta. 8+05 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 8+20 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 2 & 96 – Dry Canyon Creek & PD 1591 Calabasas
Site Visit: 7/28/2010
Page A-3
Looking u/s Sta. 21+86 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 20+81 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 2 & 96 – Dry Canyon Creek & PD 1591 Calabasas
Site Visit: 7/28/2010
Page A-4
Looking d/s Sta. 20+40 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 19+30 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 2 & 96 – Dry Canyon Creek & PD 1591 Calabasas
Site Visit: 7/28/2010
Page A-5
Looking d/s Sta. 15+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 12+10 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 2 & 96 – Dry Canyon Creek & PD 1591 Calabasas
Site Visit: 7/28/2010
Page A-6
Looking d/s Sta. 10+90 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 9+06 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 2 & 96 – Dry Canyon Creek & PD 1591 Calabasas
Site Visit: 7/28/2010
Page A-7
Looking d/s Sta. 8+50 – Park Ora Bridge (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 8+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 2 & 96 – Dry Canyon Creek & PD 1591 Calabasas
Site Visit: 7/28/2010
Page A-8
Looking d/s Sta. 7+70 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 3+85 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 3 – Santa Susana Creek Site Visit: 8/18/2010
Page A-9
Looking u/s Sta. 5+60 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 5+50 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-10
Looking u/s from De Soto Ave. at the retaining wall beyond the start of study reach.
Looking u/s from De Soto Ave. at the foot of the retaining wall.
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-11
Looking west from De Soto Ave onto Sta.12+73.49 (HEC-RAS model)
Looking west from De Soto Ave onto Sta.11+96.98 (HEC-RAS model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-12
Looking d/s from De Soto Ave onto the 118 Freeway
Looking u/s from underneath onto the 118 Freeway
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-13
Looking west into the channel from under the 118 Freeway
Looking southwest d/s into the channel from under the 118 Freeway
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-14
Looking northwest u/s into the opened rail & timber structure
around Sta. 11+96.98 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 11+30.66 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-15
Looking u/s from Sta. 11+12.72 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west onto Sta. 11+30.66 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-16
Looking d/s from Sta. 11+30.66 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking southeast d/s into Sta. 10+79.12 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-17
Looking u/s from Sta. 9+75.93 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 9+75.93 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-18
Looking u/s from the east side of Sta. 9+75.93 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west along Sta. 9+53.44 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-19
Looking d/s from Sta. 9+53.44 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 10+01.67 (HEC-RAS Model) at east side of channel
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-20
Looking west along Sta. 10+44.56 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 10+23.25 (HEC-RAS Model) at west side of channel
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-21
Looking d/s from approximately Sta. 8+47.36 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from approximately Sta. 8+47.36 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-22
Looking east at approximately Sta. 7+97.19 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from approximately Sta. 7+97.19 (HEC-RAS Model) at west wall of channel
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-23
Looking d/s from Sta. 7+97 (HEC-RAS Model) at east wall of channel
Looking east from Sta. 7+27.69 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-24
Looking d/s from Sta. 7+27.69 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west approximately along 5+30.25 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-25
Looking west approximately along Sta. 3+76.28 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking east approximately along Sta. 3+76.28 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-26
Looking u/s at approximately Sta. 3+05.78 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s, slightly west, at approximately Sta. 3+05.78 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-27
Looking d/s, southeast, from approximately Sta. 2+66.79 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s, southwest, from approximately Sta. 2+66.79 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-28
Looking d/s from approximately Sta. 2+66.79 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s, south, from approximately Sta. 2+20.92 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-29
Looking d/s, southeast, from approximately Sta. 2+20.92 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s, northwest, from approximately Sta. 1+68.40 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-30
Looking u/s, northeast, from approximately Sta. 1+68.40 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 1+18.81 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-31
Looking east along approximately Sta. 0+71.09 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking east along approximately Sta. 0+66.00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-32
Looking at eastern channel wall along approximately Sta. 0+66.00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking at western channel wall along approximately Sta. 0+66.00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-33
Looking u/s from Sta. 0+36.48 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 0+9.37 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 4 – Browns Canyon Creek Site Visit: 8/25/2010
Page A-34
Looking u/s from Sta. 0+9.37 (HEC-RAS Model) on east side of channel
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-35
WEST FORK – Looking south u/s of Sta. 6+24.57 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking south u/s of Sta. 6+24.57 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-36
WEST FORK – Looking southeast u/s of Sta. 6+24.57 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking northeast u/s in channel at Sta. 6+24.57 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-37
WEST FORK – Looking north u/s on access road into channel
at Sta. 6+24.57 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking northeast u/s on access road into channel at Sta. 6+01.88 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-38
WEST FORK – Looking east on access road into channel
at Sta. 6+01.88 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking u/s on access road at Sta. 5+34.32 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-39
WEST FORK – Looking u/s on access road into channel
at Sta. 5+34.32 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking northeast u/s on access road into channel at Sta. 4+61.48 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-40
WEST FORK – Looking d/s on access road into channel
at Sta. 4+12.95 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking east across channel from access road at Sta. 3+88.02 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-41
WEST FORK – Looking south d/s on access road into channel
at Sta. 2+90.65 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking east into channel at Sta. 2+90.65 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-42
WEST FORK – Looking u/s in channel
at Sta. 2+90.65 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking southeast d/s into channel at Sta. 2+52.10 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-43
WEST FORK – Looking southeast d/s from access ramp
at Sta. 2+13.28 (HEC-RAS Model)
WEST FORK – Looking north u/s at Sta. 2+13.28 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-44
Looking u/s into East Fork at Sta. 3+60.23
Looking u/s at banks into East Fork at Sta. 3+60.23
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 – Caballero Creek, East & West Fork Site Visit: 08/23/2010
Page A-45
Looking east u/s of East Fork at Sta. 3+60.23
to the Fork’s concrete structure and pipe outlets
Reach No. 7 – Bull Creek Site Visit: 7/26/2010
Page A-46
Looking u/s Sta. 2+48.611 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 2+48.611 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 8 – Project No. 470 Site Visit: 8/10/2010
Page A-47
Looking d/s Sta. 11+81.478 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 8+80.611 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 8 – Project No. 470 Site Visit: 8/10/2010
Page A-48
Looking d/s Sta. 8+07.089 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 9 – Project No. 106 Site Visit: 7/27/2010
Page A-49
Looking d/s Sta. 2+17.286 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 1+88.739 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 9 – Project No. 106 Site Visit: 7/27/2010
Page A-50
Looking d/s Sta. 1+88.739 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-51
Looking u/s at Sta. 52+30 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel between Sta. 51+45 and Sta. 50+60 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-52
Looking u/s at Sta. 48+75 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel at Sta. 48+75 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-53
Looking d/s of Sta. 48+75, transition from riprap to soft-bottom (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking at channel bank stabilization fabric at Sta. 48+25 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-54
Looking d/s at Sta. 47+37.5 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s at Sta. 44+75 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-55
Looking d/s at Sta. 43+87.5 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west at stabilization fabric at channel bottom at Sta. 43+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-56
Looking d/s at Sta. 42+70 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into concrete stretch of channel between Sta. 42+70 and Sta. 42+30 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-57
Looking at stone stabilizer located between
Sta. 42+30 and Sta. 41+30 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s at Sta. 41+30 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-58
Looking u/s at Sta. 40+30 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel at Sta. 40+30 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-59
Looking d/s at Sta. 39+30 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel Sta. 37+90 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-60
Looking u/s at Sta. 36+63 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel between Sta. 36+63 and Sta. 36+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-61
Looking d/s at Sta. 36+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s into Sta. 35+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-62
Looking d/s into Sta. 34+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s into Sta. 34+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-63
Looking d/s into Sta. 33+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
.
Looking u/s into Sta. 31+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-64
Looking into channel between Sta. 31+00 and Sta. 30+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s into Sta. 30+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-65
Looking u/s from Sta. 30+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel at Sta. 30+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-66
Looking d/s into Sta. 29+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s into Sta. 28+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-67
Looking d/s into Sta. 27+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west at mature tree in channel just d/s of Sta. 27+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-68
Looking u/s from Sta. 24+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel at stone stabilizer at Sta. 24+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-69
Looking d/s from Sta. 24+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 22+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-70
Looking west into channel at Sta. 22+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 22+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-71
Looking u/s from Sta. 15+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel at Sta. 15+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-72
Looking d/s into Sta. 14+22.75 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west into channel at Sta. 11+91 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-73
Looking d/s from Sta. 11+91 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking northwest u/s into Sta. 11+91 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 10 – Project No. 469 Site Visit: 8/12/2010
Page A-74
Looking u/s at left bank into Sta. 11+91 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west at access road located d/s of Sta. 11+91 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 12 – Haines Canyon Site Visit: 7/27/2010
Page A-75
Looking d/s Sta. 6+86.38 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 4+45.344 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 12 – Haines Canyon Site Visit: 7/27/2010
Page A-76
Looking d/s Sta. 2+39.964 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 13 – Project No. 5215 Site Visit: 7/27/2010
Page A-77
Looking d/s Sta. 6+00.530 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 4+39.612 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 13 – Project No. 5215 Site Visit: 7/27/2010
Page A-78
Looking u/s Sta. 3+24.317 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 14 – May Canyon Site Visit: 7/27/2010
Page A-79
Looking d/s Sta. 8+33.452 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 5+47.482 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 14 – May Canyon Site Visit: 7/27/2010
Page A-80
Looking d/s Sta. 4+53.220 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 15 – Pacoima Wash Site Visit: 8/10/2010
Page A-81
Looking d/s Sta. 150+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 147+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 15 – Pacoima Wash Site Visit: 8/10/2010
Page A-82
Looking d/s Sta. 140+16 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 139+50 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 15 – Pacoima Wash Site Visit: 8/10/2010
Page A-83
Looking d/s Sta. 134+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 130+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 15 – Pacoima Wash Site Visit: 8/10/2010
Page A-84
Looking u/s Sta. 121+90 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 107+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 16 – Verdugo Wash – Las Barras Inlet
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-85
Looking u/s Sta. 1+55.92 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 1+55.92 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 16 – Verdugo Wash – Las Barras Inlet
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-86
Looking u/s Sta. 0+45.07 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 18 – Engleheard Channel
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-87
Looking u/s Sta. 8+50.77 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 7+72.72 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 18 – Engleheard Channel
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-88
Looking u/s Sta. 7+03.25 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 5+11.03 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 18 – Engleheard Channel
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-89
Looking u/s Sta. 4+60.71 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 4+60.71 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 18 – Engleheard Channel
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-90
Looking u/s Sta. 2+37.26 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 2+37.26 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 19 – Pickens Canyon Site Visit: 8/05/2010
Page A-91
Looking d/s Sta. 23+92.25 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 19+69.27 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 19 – Pickens Canyon Site Visit: 8/05/2010
Page A-92
Looking d/s Sta. 19+69.27 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 17+20.34 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 19 – Pickens Canyon Site Visit: 8/05/2010
Page A-93
Looking u/s Sta. 13+49.49 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 13+49.49 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 19 – Pickens Canyon Site Visit: 8/05/2010
Page A-94
Looking u/s Sta. 8+47.73 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 8+47.73 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 19 – Pickens Canyon Site Visit: 8/05/2010
Page A-95
Looking u/s Sta. 4+17.74 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 4+17.74 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 19 – Pickens Canyon Site Visit: 8/05/2010
Page A-96
Looking u/s Sta. 0+88.91 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 0+88.91 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 20 & 21 – Webber Channel
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-97
Looking d/s Sta. 5+22.15 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 4+98.98 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 20 & 21 – Webber Channel
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-98
Looking u/s Sta. 4+74.26 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 4+24.97 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach Nos. 20 & 21 – Webber Channel
Site Visit: 8/03/2010
Page A-99
Looking u/s Sta. 2+98.61 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 51.22 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-100
Looking u/s from Sta. 0+0.71 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 0+80.68 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-101
Looking u/s northeast from Sta. 1+36.49 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking west from Sta. 1+36.49 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-102
Looking u/s at Sta. 2+83.12 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 2+83.12 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-103
Looking u/s from Sta. 3+6.96 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 4+53.42 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-104
Looking northwest from Sta. 5+12.15 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 5+56.47 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-105
Looking u/s from Sta. 6+16.85 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 8+07.62 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-106
Looking u/s from Sta. 8+67.76 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 9+16.16 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-107
Looking u/s from Sta. 10+17.07 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 11+34.21 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-108
Looking u/s from Sta. 11+34.21 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s to Sta. 12+44.77 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-109
Looking u/s and north at Sta. 12+96.47 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 14+97.04 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-110
Looking u/s from Sta. 16+42.50 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s at Sta. 17+42.15 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-111
Looking southwest from Sta. 18+32.92 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking northeast from Sta. 18+32.92 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-112
Looking u/s from Sta. 18+32.92 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 19+73.07 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-113
Looking d/s from Sta.20+19.44 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s at the right bank from Sta. 20+19.44 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-114
Looking d/s at left bank from Sta. 20+19.44 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s at Sta. 20+48.61 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-115
Looking u/s at Sta. 22+57.70 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s from Sta. 22+57.70 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-116
Looking northwest from Sta. 22+57.70 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 23+03.38 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-117
Looking d/s from Sta. 23+03.38 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s from Sta. 25+38.08 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-118
Looking d/s from Sta. 25+38.08 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking southeast along Sta. 25+38.08 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 22 – Halls Canyon Channel
Site Visit: 08/03/2010
Page A-119
Looking u/s from Sta. 25+48.26 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 24 - Compton Creek
Site Visit: 10/30-31/2007
Page A-120
Looking u/s at Artesia Blvd & Artesia Fwy (91) near Sta. 202+80.50 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s at Alameda St and South Pacific Rail Road (SPRR) near Sta. 198+88.25 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 24 - Compton Creek
Site Visit: 10/30-31/2007
Page A-121
Looking d/s at Santa Fe Ave near Sta. 155+35 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s at Santa Fe Ave near Sta. 154+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 24 - Compton Creek
Site Visit: 10/30-31/2007
Page A-122
Looking d/s at Del Amo Blvd near Sta. 101+10 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s at Del Amo Blvd near Sta. 99+75 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 24 - Compton Creek
Site Visit: 10/30-31/2007
Page A-123
Looking d/s at Long Beach Fwy (710) near Sta. 86+95 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking at Compton Creek and Los Angeles River Confluence near Sta. 79+27 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 25 – Los Angeles River
Site Visit: 7/15/2010
Page A-124
Looking d/s Sta. 159+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 157+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 25 – Los Angeles River
Site Visit: 7/15/2010
Page A-125
Looking u/s Sta. 152+81 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 146+50 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 25 – Los Angeles River
Site Visit: 7/15/2010
Page A-126
Looking u/s Sta. 136+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 135+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 25 – Los Angeles River
Site Visit: 7/15/2010
Page A-127
Looking u/s Sta. 132+50 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 117+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 25 – Los Angeles River
Site Visit: 7/15/2010
Page A-128
Looking d/s Sta. 117+00 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 105+71 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 8/19/2010
Page A-129
Looking d/s Sta. 61+75 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 60+26.61 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 8/19/2010
Page A-130
Looking d/s Sta. 58+16 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 56+90 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 8/19/2010
Page A-131
Looking d/s Sta. 51+55 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 50+58 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 8/19/2010
Page A-132
Looking d/s Sta. 47+85 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 41+67 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 8/19/2010
Page A-133
Looking d/s Sta. 40+34 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 36+76 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 8/19/2010
Page A-134
Looking u/s Sta. 27+05 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 23+14 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 8/19/2010
Page A-135
Looking u/s Sta. 22+13 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 21+50 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 8/19/2010
Page A-136
Looking d/s Sta. 21+29 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking u/s Sta. 15+13 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach 99 – Kagel Canyon Site Visit: 9/15/2010
Page A-137
Looking u/s Sta. 9+52 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 100 – Dry Canyon Calabasas
Site Visit: 7/28/2010
Page A-138
Looking d/s Sta. 7+40 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking towards east bank at Sta. 6+40 (HEC-RAS Model)
Reach No. 100 – Dry Canyon Calabasas
Site Visit: 7/28/2010
Page A-139
Looking u/s Sta. 6+40 (HEC-RAS Model)
Looking d/s Sta. 6+15 (HEC-RAS Model)
Appendix B
Manning’s Roughness Calculations by Reach
Reach No. 1 - Bell Creek (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 11+57.125 - Sta 8+09.5 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.025 1 0.055
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.025 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.025 1 0.055
Sta 8+09.5 - Sta 7+37.788 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Sta 7+37.788 - Sta 6+65.75 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.007 1 0.032
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Sta 6+65.75 - Sta 0+33.221 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Reach No. 1 - Bell Creek (Recommendation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 11+57.125 - Sta 8+09.5 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.025 1 0.055
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.025 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.025 1 0.055
Sta 8+09.5 - Sta 7+37.788 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Sta 7+37.788 - Sta 6+65.75 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.007 1 0.032
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Sta 6+65.75 - Sta 0+33.221 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3 m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
Total "n"
Total "n"
mn4
Page B-1
Reach Nos. 2 & 96 - Dry Canyon and PD 1591 (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta. 25+17.29 – Sta. 22+73.80 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.05 1 0.075
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.05 1 0.075
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.05 1 0.075
Sta. 22+73.80 – Sta. 21+86.39 Left Bank 0 0 0 0.012 1 0.038
Main Channel 0 0 0 0.012 1 0.038
Right Bank 0 0 0 0.012 1 0.038
Sta. 21+86.39 – Sta. 20+81.61 Left Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Main Channel 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Right Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Sta. 20+81.61 – Sta. 20+40.61 Left Bank 0 0 0.05 0 1 0.065
Main Channel 0 0 0.05 0 1 0.065
Right Bank 0 0 0.05 0 1 0.065
Sta. 20+40.61 – Sta. 19+88.33 Left Bank 0 0 0 0.04 1 0.076
Main Channel 0 0 0 0.04 1 0.076
Right Bank 0 0 0 0.04 1 0.076
Sta. 19+88.33 – Sta. 15+94.72 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.05 1 0.075
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.05 1 0.075
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.05 1 0.075
Sta. 15+94.72 – Sta. 15+34.33 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Sta. 15+34.33 – Sta. 12+78.47 Left Bank 0 0 0.004 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0 0 0.004 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0 0 0.004 0 1 0.030
Sta. 12+78.47 – Sta. 12+35.28 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Sta. 12+35.28 – Sta. 11+70.35 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.009 1 0.034
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.009 1 0.034
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.009 1 0.034
Sta. 11+70.35 – Sta. 10+64.98 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.019 1 0.044
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.019 1 0.044
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.019 1 0.044
Sta. 10+64.98 – Sta. 9+06.27 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.049 1 0.074
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.049 1 0.074
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.049 1 0.074
Sta. 9+06.27 – Sta. 8+25.30 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Sta. 8+25.30 – Sta. 0+49.13 Left Bank 0.025 0.006 0 0.025 0.025 1 0.081
Main Channel 0.025 0.006 0 0.025 0.025 1 0.081
Right Bank 0.025 0.006 0 0.025 0.025 1 0.081
(Both sides cribwalls, bed sandy soil, 0.026)
(Both sides cribwalls, bed sandy soil, 0.026)
(Both sides cribwalls, bed sandy soil, 0.026)
(Concrete outlet open to downstream, 0.015)
(Concrete outlet open to downstream, 0.015)
(Concrete outlet open to downstream, 0.015)
(Roughly grouted riprap, 0.036)
(Roughly grouted riprap, 0.036)
(Roughly grouted riprap, 0.036)
Meandering
n4
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
(Soil & grouted rocks approaching culvert, 0.026)
(Soil & grouted rocks approaching culvert, 0.026)
(Soil & grouted rocks approaching culvert, 0.026)
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation
Page B-2
Reach No. 3 - Santa Susana Creek (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta. 9+04.71 – Sta. 6+15.17 Left Bank 0.025 0 0.001 0.001 0.003 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0 0.001 0.001 0.003 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0 0.001 0.001 0.003 1 0.030
Sta. 6+15.17 – Sta. 5+99.82 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.028
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.028
Sta. 5+99.82 – Sta. 5+84.48 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Sta. 5+84.48 – Sta. 5+55.68 Left Bank 0 0.003 0 0.002 1 0.025
Main Channel 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Right Bank 0 0.003 0 0.002 1 0.025
Sta. 5+55.68 – Sta. 0+12.79 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Meandering
n4
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
(Transition from soil to concrete, 0.02)
(Transition from soil to flush grouted cobble, 0.025)
(Transition from soil to concrete, 0.02)
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation
Page B-3
Reach No. 4 - Browns Canyon Creek (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta. 13+81.14 – Sta. 11+53.98 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.06 1 0.085
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.06 1 0.085
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.06 1 0.085
Sta. 11+53.98 – Sta. 9+75.93 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Sta. 9+75.93 – Sta. 7+97.19 Left Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.002 0.003 1 0.030
Right Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Sta. 7+97.19 – Sta. 1+18.81 Left Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Right Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Sta. 1+18.81 – Sta. 0+71.09 Left Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.004 0 1 0.029
Right Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Sta. 0+71.09 – Sta. 0+9.37 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3 m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
n = 0.018, staggered, vertical metal beam wall
Total "n"
n= 0.017, wooden plank walls w/ battens
n= 0.017, wooden plank walls w/ battens
n= 0.017, wooden plank walls w/ battens
n= 0.017, wooden plank walls w/ battens
n = 0.018, staggered, vertical metal beam wall
Page B-4
Reach Nos. 5 & 6 - Caballero Creek (East and West) (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 6+24.567 - Sta 3+30.702 Left Bank 0.024 0 0 0 0 1 0.024
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 3+30.702 - Sta 1+20.820 Left Bank 0.024 0 0 0 0 1 0.024
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.05 1 0.075
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Sta 1+20.820 - Sta 0+05.577 Conc Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-5
Reach No. 7 - Bull Creek (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015 0.000 – 0.004
0.005 –
0.0150.020 – 0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 4+88.120 - Sta 4+26.453 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 4+26.453 - Sta 3+00.650 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Sta 3+00.650 - Sta 2+75.531 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.035
Sta 2+75.531 - Sta 2+48.611 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Sta 2+48.611 - Sta 0+40.249 Left Bank 0.035 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.035 0 0 0 0 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.035 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.040
Sta 0+40.249 - Sta 12.627 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-6
Reach No. 8 - Project No. 470 (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 14+40.177 - Sta 11+81.478 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 11+81.478 - Sta 8+07.090 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Sta 8+07.090 - Sta 6+37.590 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Sta 6+37.590 - Sta 2+87.012 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-7
Reach No. 9 - Tributary to Sepulvada Basin Project No. 106 (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015 0.000 – 0.004
0.005 –
0.0150.020 – 0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 3+41.084 - Sta 2+37.008 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 2+37.008 - Sta 2+17.286 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 2+17.286 - Sta 1+98.938 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Sta 1+98.938 - Sta 1+88.739 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Sta 1+88.739 - Sta 0+02.184 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.035 0 0 0.01 0.005 1 0.050
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Reach No. 9 - Tributary to Sepulvada Basin Project No. 106 (Recommendation Scenario)Proposed recommendations warrant no change to existing Manning's Roughness values
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-8
Reach No. 10 - Tributary to Sepulveda Basin Project No. 469 (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 60+18.28 - Sta 52+48.75 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 52+48.75 - Sta 48+75 Left Bank 0.05 0 0 0 0 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.04 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.065
Right Bank 0.05 0 0 0 0 1 0.050
Sta 48+75 - Sta 42+70 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Sta 42+70 - Sta 42+30 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Sta 42+30 - Sta 39+30 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Sta 39+30 - Sta 37+20 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.02 1 0.045
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Sta 37+20 - Sta 36+63 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Sta 36+63 - Sta 35+00 Left Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.022
Main Channel 0 0 0 0 1 0.022
Right Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.022
Sta 35+00 - Sta 11+64.11 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.03 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
n4
(Rough Gunite Portion, n =0.022)
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
(Rough Gunite Portion, n =0.022)
Total "n"
(Rough Gunite Portion, n =0.022)
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
Page B-9
Reach No. 12 - Haines Canyon Creek (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 8+91.725 - Sta 6+86.38 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 6+86.38 - Sta 5+74.096 Left Bank 0.03 0.005 0 0 0 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.027
Sta 5+74.096 - Sta 4+45.344 Left Bank 0.03 0.005 0 0 0 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Sta 4+45.344 - Sta 2+39.964 Left Bank 0.035 0 0 0 0 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.02 1 0.045
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.02 1 0.045
Sta 2+39.964 - Sta 1+88.032 Left Bank 0.035 0 0 0 0 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.02 1 0.050
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.02 1 0.045
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-10
Reach No. 13 - Tributary to Hansen Lake Project No. 5215 Unit 1 (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 779.276 - Sta 6+00.530 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 6+00.530 - Sta 4+39.612 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Sta 4+39.612 - Sta 1+98.674 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Sta 1+98.674 - Sta 73.747 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.002 0.005 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-11
Reach No. 14 - May Canyon Creek (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 10+05.999 - Sta 8+62.935 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Sta 8+62.935 - Sta 8+01.758 Left Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.024
Main Channel 0 0 0 0 1 0.024
Right Bank 0 0 0 0 1 0.024
Sta 8+01.758 - Sta 5+24.404 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.025 1 0.055
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.025 1 0.055
Sta 5+24.404 - Sta 4+72.350 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 4+72.350 - Sta 4+53.220 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0.005 0 0 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0.005 0 0 0 1 0.030
Sta 4+53.220 - Sta 68.929 Left Bank 0.035 0.005 0 0 0.01 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.035 0.005 0 0 0.01 1 0.050
Right Bank 0.035 0.005 0 0 0.01 1 0.050
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
(Corrugated Metal Pipe, 0.024)
(Corrugated Metal Pipe, 0.024)
(Corrugated Metal Pipe, 0.024)
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-12
Reach No. 15 - Pacoima Wash (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 150+87.04 - Sta 105+55.01 Left Bank 0.013 0 0 0 0 1 0.013
Main Channel 0.022 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.037
Right Bank 0.013 0 0 0 0 1 0.013
Sta 105+55.01 - Sta 103+25.01 Left Bank 0.013 0 0 0 0 1 0.013
Main Channel 0.022 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.047
Right Bank 0.013 0 0 0 0 1 0.013
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-13
Reach No. 16 - Verdugo Wash - Las Barras Canyon Channel Inlet (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 2+32.648 - Sta 1+32.392 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.035 1 0.060
Main Channel 0.027 0.005 0 0 0.01 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.035 1 0.060
Sta 1+32.392 - Sta 0+45.068 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.033
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0.008 1 0.038
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.033
Sta 0+45.068 - Sta 0+31.361 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017Right Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-14
Reach No. 18 - Engleheard Channel, Tributary to Verdugo Wash (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 9+00.408 - Sta 8+50.774 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Sta 8+50.774 - Sta 7+43.277 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Sta 7+43.277 - Sta 4+60.709 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.027 0 0 0.002 0 1 0.029
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.01 0.01 1 0.045
Sta 4+60.709 - Sta 3+60.741 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.01 0.01 1 0.045
Main Channel 0.027 0 0 0 0.004 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.01 0.02 1 0.055
Sta 3+60.741 - Sta 3+09.860 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.027 0 0 0 0.004 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Sta 3+09.860 - Sta 2+37.261 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.027 0 0 0 0.006 1 0.033
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Sta 2+37.261 - Sta 0+71.922 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-15
Reach No. 19 - Pickens Canyon (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
n
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015 0.000 – 0.004
0.005 –
0.0150.020 – 0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 24+42.12 - Sta 20+04.5 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.025 0.005 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 20+04.5 - Sta 18+78.07 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.035 1 0.060
Sta 18+78.07 - Sta 13+12.07 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.025 0.005 0 0.02 0.012 1 0.062
Sta 13+12.07 - Sta 12+50.11 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.025 0.002 0 0 0 1 0.027
Sta 12+50.11 - Sta 11+43.84 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.027 0.005 0 0 0.012 1 0.044
Sta 11+43.84 - Sta 9+13.85 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.03 0.005 0 0 0.005 1 0.040
Sta 9+13.85- Sta 1+30.23 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.025 0.005 0 0 0.015 1 0.045
Sta 1+30.23 - Sta 33.118 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.026 0 0 0 1 0.026
Right Bank 0.026 0 0 0 1 0.026
Reach No. 19 - Pickens Canyon (Recommendation Scenario)
n
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015 0.000 – 0.004
0.005 –
0.0150.020 – 0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 24+42.12 - Sta 20+04.5 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.025 0.005 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 20+04.5 - Sta 18+78.07 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.035 1 0.060
Sta 18+78.07 - Sta 13+12.07 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.025 0.005 0 0.02 0.012 1 0.062
Sta 13+12.07 - Sta 12+50.11 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.025 0.002 0 0 0 1 0.027
Sta 12+50.11 - Sta 11+43.84 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.027 0.005 0 0 0.012 1 0.044
Sta 11+43.84 - Sta 9+13.85 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.03 0.005 0 0 0.005 1 0.040
Sta 9+13.85 - Sta 7+36 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0.01 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 1 0.025
Sta 7+36- Sta 1+30.23 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.032 0 0 0 0 1 0.032
Right Bank 0.025 0.005 0 0 0.015 1 0.045
Sta 1+30.23 - Sta. 33.118 Left Bank 0.017 0 0 0 0 1 0.017
Main Channel 0.026 0 0 0 0 1 0.026
Right Bank 0.026 0 0 0 0 1 0.026
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3 m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
Total "n"
Total "n"
mn4
Page B-16
Reach Nos. 20 & 21 - Webber Channel (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015 0.000 – 0.004
0.005 –
0.0150.020 – 0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 6+46.82 - Sta 4+24.97 Left Bank 0.026 0.001 0 0 0 1 0.027
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0 0 1 0.027
Right Bank 0.025 0.005 0 0 0 1 0.030
Sta 4+24.97- Sta 3+76.89 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 3+76.89 - Sta 0+51.22 Left Bank 0.025 0.003 0 0.002 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0 0 1 0.027
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0 0 1 0.026
Sta 0+51.22 - Sta 0+00.50 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Reach No. 20 - Webber Channel (Recommendation Scenario)Proposed recommendations warrant no change to existing Manning's Roughness values
Reach No. 21 - Webber Channel (Recommendation Scenario)Proposed recommendations warrant no change to existing Manning's Roughness values
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-17
Reach No. 22 - Halls Canyon Channel (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 27+49.92 - Sta 25+45.30 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.001 0.002 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 25+45.30 - Sta 25+29.49 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 25+29.49 - Sta 23+11.28 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.004 0 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.005 1 0.035
Sta 23+11.28 - Sta 22+97.65 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 22+97.65 - Sta 20+27.34 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.003 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0.002 0 0.003 0.002 1 0.032
Sta 20+27.34 - Sta 20+14.53 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 20+14.53 - Sta 17+39.40 Left Bank 0.025 0.002 0 0.005 0.018 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.003 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0 0.002 1 0.028
Sta 17+39.40 - Sta 17+24.28 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 17+24.28 - Sta 11+96.42 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.003 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.001 0 1 0.027
Sta 11+96.42 - Sta 11+87.16 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 11+87.16 - Sta 10+89.98 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.003 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.001 0 1 0.027
Sta 10+89.98 - Sta 10+49.04 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.004 0 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 10+49.04 - Sta 8+65.94 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.001 0 1 0.027
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.004 0 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0 0.024 1 0.050
Sta 8+65.94 - Sta 8+56.88 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 8+56.88 - Sta 5+64.51 Left Bank 0.027 0.002 0 0.006 0.025 1 0.060
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.004 0 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.027 0.001 0 0.002 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 5+64.51 - Sta 5+49.13 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 5+49.13 - Sta 3+56.13 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.005 0.003 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 3+56.13 - Sta 2+89.79 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.006 0.002 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.026 0 0 0 0 0.019 1 0.045
Sta 2+89.79 - Sta 2+81.77 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 2+81.77 - Sta 0+00.71 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.002 0.002 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.027 0.001 0 0.004 0.013 1 0.045
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3 m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Total "n"
Page B-18
Reach No. 22 - Halls Canyon Channel (Recommendation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 27+49.92 - Sta 25+91.82 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.001 0.002 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 25+91.82 - Sta 25+45.30 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.001 0.027 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 25+45.30 - Sta 25+29.49 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 25+29.49 - Sta 23+11.28 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.004 0.025 1 0.056
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.005 1 0.035
Sta 23+11.28 - Sta 22+97.65 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 22+97.65 - Sta 20+27.34 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.003 0.025 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0.002 0 0.003 0.002 1 0.032
Sta 20+27.34 - Sta 20+14.53 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 20+14.53 - Sta 17+39.40 Left Bank 0.025 0.002 0 0.005 0.018 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.003 0.025 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0 0.002 1 0.028
Sta 17+39.40 - Sta 17+24.28 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 17+24.28 - Sta 11+96.42 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.003 0.025 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.001 0 1 0.027
Sta 11+96.42 - Sta 11+87.16 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 11+87.16 - Sta 10+89.98 Left Bank 0.025 0 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.003 0.025 1 0.055
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.001 0 1 0.027
Sta 10+89.98 - Sta 10+49.04 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.004 0.025 1 0.056
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 10+49.04 - Sta 8+65.94 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.001 0 1 0.027
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.004 0.025 1 0.056
Right Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0 0.024 1 0.050
Sta 8+65.94 - Sta 8+56.88 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 8+56.88 - Sta 5+64.51 Left Bank 0.027 0.002 0 0.006 0.025 1 0.060
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.004 0.025 1 0.056
Right Bank 0.027 0.001 0 0.002 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 5+64.51 - Sta 5+49.13 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 5+49.13 - Sta 3+56.13 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.005 0.028 1 0.060
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 3+56.13 - Sta 2+89.79 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.006 0.027 1 0.060
Right Bank 0.026 0 0 0 0.019 1 0.045
Sta 2+89.79 - Sta 2+81.77 Left Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Sta 2+81.77 - Sta 0+00.71 Left Bank 0.025 0.001 0 0.004 0.02 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.026 0.001 0 0.002 0.027 1 0.056
Right Bank 0.027 0.001 0 0.004 0 0.013 1 0.045
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
Total "n"
mn4
Page B-19
Reach No. 24 - Compton Creek (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta. 212+24.92 – Sta. 80+30 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Sta. 80+30 – Sta. 79+27 Left Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Right Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
n4 m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity
Page B-20
Reach No. 25 - Los Angeles River (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 169+00 - Sta 165+02 Left Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Main Channel 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Right Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Sta 165+02 - Sta 162+00 Left Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.012 1 0.042
Right Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Sta 162+00 - Sta 154+24 Left Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Main Channel 0.012 0 0 0 0 1 0.012
Right Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Sta 154+24 - Sta 154+00 Left Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0 1 0.025
Right Bank 0.014 0 0 0 0 1 0.014
Sta 154+00 - Sta 144+90 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.005 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 144+90 - Sta 105+73 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 105+73 - Sta 105+00 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.045
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 1 0.025
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 105+00 - Sta 96+98.8 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.045
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.02 1 0.045
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 96+98.8 - Sta 78+32 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.040
Sta 78+32 - Downstream Limit Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.02 0 0 0 0 1 0.020
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Reach No. 25 - Los Angeles River (Recommendation Scenario)Proposed recommendations warrant no change to existing Manning's Roughness values
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-21
Reach No. 99 - Kagel Canyon (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta 63+47.047 - Sta 58+16.381 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Sta 58+16.381 - Sta 51+98.224 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.045
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.002 1 0.045
Sta 51+98.224 - Sta 51+55.646 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.003 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.028
Sta 51+55.646 - Sta 51+02.358 Left Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Sta 51+02.358 - Sta 50+58.283 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0 1 0.043
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0 1 0.043
Sta 50+58.283 - Sta 48+91.829 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.003 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Sta 48+91.829- Sta 44+45.26 Left Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.01 1 0.038
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Sta 44+45.26- Sta 43+35.692 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.068
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.025 1 0.053
Right Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.043
Sta 43+35.692- Sta 40+47.506 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Sta 40+47.506- Sta 37+79.316 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.048
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Sta 37+79.316- Sta 36+49.373 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0 1 0.043
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.053
Sta 36+49.373- Sta 33+83.451 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Sta 33+83.451- Sta 32+62.96 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.025 1 0.053
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.02 1 0.050
Sta 32+62.96- Sta 31+10.859 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Sta 31+10.859- Sta 30+17.919 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.053
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.002 1 0.030
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.01 1 0.053
Sta 30+17.919- Sta 29+48.735 Left Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.035 1 0.063
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Sta 29+48.735- Sta 28+18.615 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0 1 0.043
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0 1 0.043
Sta 28+18.615- Sta 26+68.88 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.055
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.025 1 0.053
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.055
Sta 26+68.88- Sta 26+24.054 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-22
Reach No. 99 - Kagel Canyon (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable SevereReach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Sta 26+24.054- Sta 24+04.036 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.068
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.025 1 0.053
Right Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.043
Sta 24+04.036- Sta 22+88.806 Left Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.003 1 0.031
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Sta 22+88.806- Sta 21+84.784 Left Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.043 0 0 0 0.003 1 0.046
Sta 21+84.784- Sta 21+10.713 Left Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0 1 0.028
Right Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Sta 21+10.713- Sta 13+10.216 Left Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.03 1 0.058
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0 1 0.030
Sta 13+10.216- Sta 11+30.348 Left Bank 0.018 0 0 0 0 1 0.018
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.003 0.03 1 0.058
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.03 1 0.060
Sta 11+30.348 - Sta 5.277 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.025 1 0.050
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Reach No. 100 - Dry Canyon Calabasas (Existing Vegetation Scenario)
0.026 –
0.035
0.025 –
0.032
0.024 –
0.035
0.012 –
0.018
0.03 –
0.07 0
0.001 –
0.005
0.006 –
0.010
0.011 –
0.020 00.001 – 0.005 0.010 – 0.015
0.000 –
0.004
0.005 –
0.015
0.020 –
0.030
0.040 –
0.050
0.002 –
0.010
0.010 –
0.025
0.025 –
0.050
0.050 –
0.100 1 1.15 1.3
Sand Firm Soil Gravel Concrete
Cobble /
Boulder Smooth Minor Moderate Severe Gradual
Alternating
Occasionally
Alternating
Frequently Negligible Minor Appreciable Severe Small Medium Large
Very
Large Minor Appreciable Severe
Sta. 8+31.41 – Sta. 6+77.03 Left Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.035
Main Channel 0.03 0 0 0.005 0 1 0.035
Right Bank 0.03 0 0 0 0.005 1 0.035
Sta. 6+77.03 – Sta. 6+15.26 Left Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Main Channel 0.025 0 0 0.005 0.01 1 0.040
Right Bank 0.025 0 0 0 0.015 1 0.040
Sta. 6+15.26 – Sta. 5+84.98 Left Bank 0.015 0.01 0 0 0 1 0.025
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0.01 0 0 0 1 0.025
Sta. 5+84.98 – Sta. 5+18.78 Left Bank 0.015 0 0.005 0 0 0 1 0.020
Main Channel 0.015 0 0 0 0 1 0.015
Right Bank 0.015 0 0.005 0 0 0 1 0.020
Reach, Station, or X-Sect
nb n1 n2 n3
Total "n"
m
Base "n" Surface Irregularity Variation in Channel Cross Section Obstructions Vegetation Meandering
n4
Page B-24
Appendix C
HEC-RAS Files
(Provided as a separate attachment)
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