Fairmont No. 2 dam
Fairmont No. 2
Fairmont No. 2 is a crucial earth dam located in Lake Hughes, California, designed primarily for flood risk reduction. Completed in 1982, this dam stands at a height of 24 feet with a hydraulic height of 19 feet, spanning a length of 4437 feet and offering a storage capacity of 493 acre-feet. Situated on the Tr Antelope Vy Cr river or stream, this dam falls under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Water Resources and is regulated by the Safety of Dams agency.
Despite its low hazard potential, Fairmont No. 2 undergoes regular inspections, with the most recent assessment conducted in February 2021, indicating a satisfactory condition. The dam is equipped with necessary safety measures, although specific emergency action plans and risk mitigation strategies are yet to be fully detailed. Owned and operated by the local government, this structure not only serves the purpose of flood risk reduction but also contributes to water supply management in the region. Its strategic location and design emphasize the importance of maintaining and monitoring this essential water resource infrastructure for the benefit of the community and the environment.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Fairmont No. 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Piru C Ab Frenchmans Flat Ca | 16 cfs | → |
| Piru Creek Above Lake Piru Ca | 34 cfs | → |
| Piru Creek Below Santa Felicia Dam Ca | 101 cfs | → |
| Santa Clara R Nr Piru Ca | 79 cfs | → |
| Big Tujunga C Bl Hansen Dam Ca | · | → |
| Sespe C Nr Fillmore | 49 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Fairmont No. 2.
Boat launches
- Lake Hughes Road Castaic
- Interstate 5, Lebec
- Vista Del Lago Road 21, Lebec
- Vacquero Boating And Picnic Site
- Pyramid Lake Road, Lebec
- Piru Canyon Road 4780, Castaic
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Green Valley At The Nf Boundary To Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster
- Site Of St Francis Dam Disaster To Seco Canyon At The Nf Boundary
- Castaic To Pyramid Reservoir
- Lower Piru Creek (Oulet At Pyramid Reservoir) To Piru Reservoir
- Confluence With Gold Hill Creek To Castaic
- Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Gold Hill Creek
Track Fairmont No. 2 in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Fairmont No. 2
Where does the data for Fairmont No. 2 come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Fairmont No. 2.