Clementia

Clementia is an earth dam located in Sacramento County, California, built in 1976. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Clementia

The primary purpose of Clementia 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 Rancho Murieta Community Services District (public utility). It impounds the Tr Cosumnes Rv.

The dam stands 33 feet tall and stretches 1,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1976, the structure is 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 11/20/2025.

At 33 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySacramento
River/StreamTr Cosumnes Rv
Coordinates38.50170, -121.07020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height33 ft
Dam Height33 ft
Dam Length1,300 ft
Year Completed1976 (50 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage850 acre-ft
Max Storage850 acre-ft
Surface Area70 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerRancho Murieta Community Services District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection11/20/2025
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA01119
Federal IDCA01119
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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