Davis Creek
Davis Creek is an earth dam located in Yolo County, California, built in 1985. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Davis Creek
Davis Creek is a dam in Yolo, California. The dam is owned by Homestake Mining Company (private). It impounds the Davis Creek near Rumsey, Guinda, Tancred, And Capay.
The dam stands 105 feet tall and stretches 953 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 190 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 6,079 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 square miles. Completed in 1985, the structure is 41 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. 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 12/11/2025.
At 105 feet, this dam is taller than 98% of all dams in the United States.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The California dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Yolo |
| Nearest City | Rumsey, Guinda, Tancred, And Capay |
| River/Stream | Davis Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.86380, -122.35380 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Height | 105 ft |
| Dam Length | 953 ft |
| Year Completed | 1985 (41 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 6,079 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 6,079 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 190 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Homestake Mining Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/11/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01223 |
| Federal ID | CA01223 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |