Vermilion Valley
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Fresno |
| Nearest City | Mono Hot Springs |
| River/Stream | Mono Creek |
| Coordinates | 37.36977, -118.98907 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 165 ft |
| Dam Height | 165 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,234 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 140,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 140,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 125,035 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,910 acres |
| Drainage Area | 88 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Hydroelectric |
| Owner | Southern California Edison Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/09/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |