DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

CHANNEL MAINTENANCE

Mission
To protect people, property, and the environment by maintaining flood control channels and levees in a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible manner.

Overview
The Channel Maintenance Division manages over 100 miles of federal project channels and more than 200 miles of non-project channels throughout San Joaquin County. These channels are essential for flood control and are maintained to ensure safety, capacity, and compliance with environmental regulations.

  • Inspect project channels quarterly
  • Clear debris and excess vegetation annually
  • Repair erosion and levee deficiencies
  • Maintain stormwater detention basins
  • Perform vegetation control and revetment work
  • Patrol levees during major storm events
  • Provide limited maintenance for non-project channels based on resources

map of 10-18-2007 Channel Maintenance Zone

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SJAFCA Flood Control Zones Reclamation Districts Channels 24x36

Channel Maintenance Superintendent
Eric Ambriz (209) 468-9698
Public Works Department
1810 East Hazelton Avenue
Stockton, CA 95205
Phone: (209) 468-3000
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm M-F
Lobby closed 12-1pm M-Th and 12-5pm Fridays
Email us with questions at: pwinfosupport@sjgov.org