Rancho Seco

Sacramento County, California (near Clay Twonsite)

River/Stream: Tr Hadselville Cr

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
58 ft
Dam Length
3,400 ft
Reservoir Storage
2,950 acre-ft
Year Completed
1972
Primary Purpose
Tailings
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2023-11-27

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA00825
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.33650, -121.10190
Age
54 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.