Dams in Sacramento County, California
20Total Dams
9High Hazard
5Significant
Dam Safety in Sacramento County, California
Sacramento County has 20 dams tracked in the National Inventory of Dams. Of these, 9 are classified as high hazard — meaning failure would probably cause loss of human life. Another 5 carry a significant hazard classification.
The average dam in Sacramento County is 64 years old. The most common purpose is water supply. The tallest dam is Nimbus Dam at 87 ft.
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Data note: Hazard potential describes the consequences if a dam failed; it does not predict the likelihood of failure. Inspection, condition, and emergency-plan fields can be incomplete or delayed. Check state dam-safety officials and local emergency managers for official guidance.
| Dam | Hazard | Condition | Height (ft) | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimbus Dam | High | Not Available | 87 | Fish and Wildlife Pond | 1955 |
| Chesbro | High | Satisfactory | 79 | Water Supply | 1972 |
| Rancho Seco | High | Satisfactory | 58 | Tailings | 1972 |
| Calero | High | Satisfactory | 55 | Water Supply | 1982 |
| Lower Pond / Pond 1 | High | Not Available | 40 | Water Supply | |
| Folsom Dike 7 | High | Not Available | 38 | Flood Risk Reduction | 1956 |
| Will Hill Reservoir | High | Fair | 24 | Water Supply | |
| Mills | High | Satisfactory | 23 | Water Supply | 1952 |
| Freshwater/runoff Pond | High | Not Available | 20 | Water Supply | |
| Clementia | Significant | Satisfactory | 33 | Water Supply | 1976 |
| Hamel | Significant | Satisfactory | 26 | Other | 1957 |
| Van Vleck | Significant | Satisfactory | 26 | Water Supply | 1950 |
| Blodgett | Significant | Satisfactory | 19 | Water Supply | 1939 |
| Michigan Bar No. 1 | Significant | Satisfactory | 17 | Water Supply | 1989 |
| Mount Stoneman | Low | Satisfactory | 43 | Water Supply | 1937 |
| Michigan Bar No. 2 | Low | Satisfactory | 36 | Water Supply | 1983 |
| Schneider | Low | Fair | 22 | Water Supply | 1941 |
| Emergency Storage Basin | Low | Satisfactory | 20 | Water Supply | 1977 |
| Granlees | Low | Satisfactory | 17 | Other | 1921 |
| Galt | Low | Satisfactory | 16 | Water Supply | 1983 |