Blodgett
Blodgett is an earth dam located in Sacramento County, California, built in 1939. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Blodgett
The primary purpose of Blodgett is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Waegell Brothers Et Al. (private). It impounds the Laguna Creek.
The dam stands 19 feet tall and stretches 990 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 50 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 374 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento |
| River/Stream | Laguna Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.52020, -121.21410 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Height | 19 ft |
| Dam Length | 990 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 374 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 50 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Waegell Brothers et al. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00601 |
| Federal ID | CA00601 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |