Sherwood Dam, Gravity dam in Ventura County, United States.
The concrete Sherwood Dam creates Lake Sherwood reservoir, stretching across the valley with a height of 45 feet and containing 877 million gallons of water.
Built in 1904 by W.H. Matthiessen as Alturas Dam, this structure established California's first artificial lake for agricultural irrigation and water management purposes.
The dam and lake received their current name during the 1920s filming of Robin Hood, starring Douglas Fairbanks, when the area represented Sherwood Forest.
The dam functions as a critical flood control system for Ventura County while providing opportunities for swimming, fishing, and boating activities.
William Randolph Hearst acquired the property after 1929 and transformed it into a filming location for numerous productions, including The Adventures of Robin Hood.
Location: Ventura County
GPS coordinates: 34.13920,-118.85700
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:45
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