Galt

Galt is an earth dam located in Sacramento County, California, built in 1983. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Galt

The primary purpose of Galt 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 City Of Galt (local government). It impounds the Tr Laguna Creek.

The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 868 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 90 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1983, the structure is 43 years old.

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 satisfactory, indicating no existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. The most recent inspection on record was 08/21/2025.

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Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: No

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySacramento
River/StreamTr Laguna Creek
Coordinates38.30460, -121.33110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length868 ft
Year Completed1983 (43 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage90 acre-ft
Max Storage90 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi

Ownership & Safety

PurposeWater Supply
OwnerCity of Galt
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/21/2025
Emergency Action PlanNo

Identifiers

NID IDCA01225
Federal IDCA01225
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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