Fairmont No. 2 is an earth dam located in Los Angeles County, California, built in 1982. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 24 ft24 ft tall and 4,437 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Fairmont No. 2
Fairmont No. 2 is a dam in Los Angeles, California. The dam is owned by City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (local government). It impounds the Tr Antelope Vy Cr.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 4,437 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 28 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 493 acre-feet. Completed in 1982, the structure is 44 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 09/30/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| River/Stream | Tr Antelope Vy Cr |
| Coordinates | 34.71040, -118.43420 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,437 ft |
| Year Completed | 1982 (44 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 493 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 493 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 28 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 09/30/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01295 |
| Federal ID | CA01295 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |