Folsom Dike 2 dam
Folsom Dike 2
Folsom Dike 2, located in Placer, California, is a vital flood risk reduction structure along the American River. Built in 1956 by the Bureau of Reclamation, this earth dam stands at a height of 15 feet and spans a length of 1800 feet. With a storage capacity of 1,120,000 acre-feet, it serves multiple purposes including flood risk reduction, hydroelectric power generation, irrigation, recreation, and water supply.
Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation, Folsom Dike 2 has a high hazard potential and is regularly inspected to ensure its structural integrity. Despite being classified as high-risk, the dam lacks an available condition assessment, emphasizing the need for continued monitoring and risk management measures. With a focus on flood risk reduction, the dam plays a crucial role in protecting the surrounding areas from potential inundation during periods of high water flow.
While Folsom Dike 2 does not have a spillway, its strategic location and design make it a key infrastructure for water resource management in the region. As climate change continues to impact water availability and extreme weather events, this dam remains a critical piece of infrastructure for mitigating flood risks and ensuring the safety and security of the surrounding communities along the American River.
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 Folsom Dike 2 -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Dry C A Vernon St Bridge A Roseville Ca | 159 cfs | → |
| American R A Fair Oaks Ca | 1,920 cfs | → |
| Deer C Nr Cameron Park Ca | 8 cfs | → |
| Nf American R A North Fork Dam Ca | 422 cfs | → |
| Arcade C Nr Del Paso Heights Ca | · | → |
| Cosumnes R A Michigan Bar Ca | 168 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Folsom Dike 2.
Boat launches
- Park Road, Granite Bay
- Oaks Nature Trail El Dorado County
- Oak Hill Road 7935, Pilot Hill
- Green Valley Road 661, El Dorado Hills
- Rattlesnake Road Placer County
- Lake Natoma Northern Boat Ramp
Fishing spots
Track Folsom Dike 2 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 Folsom Dike 2
Where does the data for Folsom Dike 2 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 High 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 Folsom Dike 2.