A distinctive feature in Chatsworth is the Chatsworth Dam and reservoir . Built in 1918 as part of the Los Angeles Aqueduct system , the property belongs to the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power . Due to increasing concerns of the water quality because of algae plumes and storm water inflow , it was taken out of service in August 1969 . After the 1971 San Fernando earthquake additional concerns for seismic safety led to its abandonment by the LADWP as a storage facility . Chatsworth Oaks Park and the Chatsworth Nature Preserve are located here giving views of migrating birds and other animals , and their sounds such as the coyotes calling in the evening . The views of the rocky and dramatic Simi Hills surround the open space
1971 San Fernando earthquake
1971 San Fernando earthquake
Chatsworth, Los Angeles