Nimbus Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Nearest City | FAIR OAKS |
| River/Stream | AMERICAN RIVER |
| Coordinates | 38.63620, -121.21970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Height | 87 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,093 ft |
| Year Completed | 1955 (71 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,800 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,800 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 8,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 540 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1,899 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 09/18/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |