Michigan Bar No. 2
Michigan Bar No. 2 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 Michigan Bar No. 2
The primary purpose of Michigan Bar No. 2 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 36 feet tall and stretches 1,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 35 acre-feet. 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 11/20/2025.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 83% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento |
| River/Stream | Tr Cosumnes Rv |
| Coordinates | 38.48210, -121.08240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1983 (43 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 35 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Rancho Murieta Community Services District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 11/20/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | CA01288 |
| Federal ID | CA01288 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |