Hamel
Hamel is an earth dam located in Sacramento County, California, built in 1957. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.
About Hamel
Hamel is a dam in Sacramento, California. The dam is owned by Vincent Dedomenico (private). It impounds the Tr Dry Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 36 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 03/18/2025.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento |
| River/Stream | Tr Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.30500, -121.05860 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 36 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | Vincent Dedomenico |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/18/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA00605 |
| Federal ID | CA00605 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |