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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Location
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento |
| River/Stream | Tr Laguna Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.30460, -121.33110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 868 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 90 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | City of Galt |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/21/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01225 |
| Federal ID | CA01225 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |