Galt dam
Galt
Galt, a local government-owned dam located in Sacramento, California, serves as a crucial water supply facility for the region. Completed in 1983, this earth dam stands at a height of 16 feet and has a storage capacity of 90 acre-feet. Designed primarily for water supply purposes, Galt also contributes to flood risk reduction and irrigation needs in the area. The dam is situated on Tr Laguna Creek, within close proximity to Mokelumme City.
Maintained by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) for safety and regulatory oversight, Galt has been assessed as having a low hazard potential and is deemed to be in satisfactory condition. Regular inspections and enforcement measures are carried out to ensure the dam's structural integrity and operational efficiency. With a drainage area of 0.46 square miles and a surface area of 16 acres, Galt plays a vital role in managing water resources in the region while adhering to state permitting and inspection requirements.
Despite its modest size and height, Galt remains a critical infrastructure asset for water resource management in Sacramento County. As climate change impacts continue to influence water availability and quality, the proper maintenance and operation of dams like Galt are essential for ensuring a reliable water supply for the local community. With state-regulated oversight and a focus on water supply, flood risk reduction, and irrigation, Galt exemplifies the importance of sustainable water resource management in the face of evolving environmental challenges.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Galt -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Laguna C Nr Elk Grove Ca | 1 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Ab Delta Cross Channel Ca | 2,350 cfs | → |
| Georgiana Slough Nr Sacramento R | 1,480 cfs | → |
| Sacramento R Bl Georgiana Slough Ca | 7,180 cfs | → |
| Sutter Slough A Courtland Ca | 3,600 cfs | → |
| Steamboat Slough Nr Walnut Grove Ca | 3,680 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Galt.
Boat launches
- Pocket Road 7656, Sacramento
- Watt Avenue, Sacramento
- Harrington Way 950, Carmichael
- County Road 136 179-199, West Sacramento
- Rossmoor Drive Rancho Cordova
- Natomas Park Drive, Sacramento
Campgrounds
- Rancho Seco Rec Area
- Westgate Landing Regional Park
- Cal Expo Rv Park
- Sandy Beach County Park
- Brannan Island State Rec Area
- Bp35
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
Track Galt in the Snoflo app
Save this dam as a favorite and get the local NOAA / yr.no forecast plus regional flow context wherever you are.
About Galt
Where does the data for Galt come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Low hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Galt.