Schneider
Schneider is an earth dam located in Sacramento County, California, built in 1941. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Schneider
The primary purpose of Schneider 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 Leland A. And Kathy A. Schneider Trust (private). It impounds the Tr Arkansas Cr.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 455 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 21 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 126 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1941, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento |
| River/Stream | Tr Arkansas Cr |
| Coordinates | 38.46690, -121.09190 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 455 ft |
| Year Completed | 1941 (85 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 126 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 21 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Leland A. and Kathy A. Schneider Trust |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00604 |
| Federal ID | CA00604 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |