Nimbus Dam

Sacramento County, California (near FAIR OAKS)

River/Stream: AMERICAN RIVER

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
87 ft
Dam Length
1,093 ft
Reservoir Storage
8,800 acre-ft
Year Completed
1955
Primary Purpose
Fish and Wildlife Pond
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
300,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not AvailableLast inspected: 2020-09-18

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA10174
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.63620, -121.21970
Age
71 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.