Michigan Bar No. 1

Michigan Bar No. 1 is an earth dam located in Sacramento County, California, built in 1989. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a satisfactory condition assessment.

About Michigan Bar No. 1

The primary purpose of Michigan Bar No. 1 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 17 feet tall and stretches 1,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 34 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 814 acre-feet. Completed in 1989, the structure is 37 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.

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Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountySacramento
River/StreamTr Cosumnes Rv
Coordinates38.48250, -121.08270

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height17 ft
Dam Height17 ft
Dam Length1,900 ft
Year Completed1989 (37 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage814 acre-ft
Max Storage814 acre-ft
Surface Area34 acres

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 IDCA01243
Federal IDCA01243
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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