Granlees

Cosumnes River· Sacramento, California· Built 1921· Gravity· 17 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Irrigation Water Supply Public Utility

Key Takeaway

Granlees is classified as low hazard in California. It was completed in 1921 and is 105 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 17 ft (taller than 11.1% in CA)
Dam Length364 ft
Dam TypeGravity
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Surface Area30 acres
Drainage Area535 sq mi
Year Completed1921 (105 years old)
NID IDCA00599

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: February 10, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: DWR, Division of Safety of Dams

Ownership

Consumnes Irrigation Association and Rancho Murieta Community Services District

Public Utility

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Granlees?

Granlees is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Granlees?

Granlees is owned by Consumnes Irrigation Association and Rancho Murieta Community Services District (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Granlees built?

Granlees was completed in 1921, making it 105 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Granlees?

Granlees serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation, Water Supply. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Granlees?

Granlees has a dam height of 17 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Granlees last inspected?

Granlees was last inspected on February 10, 2022. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.