Fairmont

Los Angeles County, California (near Lancaster)

River/Stream: Antelope Valley

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
121 ft
Dam Length
4,300 ft
Reservoir Storage
7,507 acre-ft
Year Completed
1912
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-09-06

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00071
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
34.70490, -118.42740
Age
114 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.