Vermilion Valley

Fresno County, California (near Mono Hot Springs)

River/Stream: Mono Creek

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
165 ft
Dam Length
4,234 ft
Reservoir Storage
140,000 acre-ft
Year Completed
1954
Primary Purpose
Hydroelectric
Owner Type
Private
Max Discharge
18,800 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2025-09-09

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00441
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
37.36977, -118.98907
Age
72 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.