Folsom Dike 6
California — Placer County — AMERICAN RIVER
Location
| State | California |
| County | Placer |
| River | AMERICAN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.72310, -121.17100 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 45 ft |
| Dam Height | 40 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,410 ft |
| NID Storage | 976,955 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 976,955 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 11,180 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| EAP Status | Yes |
| Last Inspection | September 15, 2020 |
| Inspection Frequency | 4 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1956 |
| Primary Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Other Name | Folsom Lake |
Location Map
About This Dam Record
Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.