Folsom Dam

Folsom Dam, located about 23 miles northeast of Sacramento, California, is a significant concrete structure completed in 1955, designed for flood control, irrigation, and power generation. The dam creates Folsom Lake, which boasts approximately 10,000 surface acres of water and 75 miles of shoreline, alongside the Nimbus Dam, which regulates water flow and serves as a power generation facility.

Managed by the Bureau of Reclamation and built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Folsom Dam plays a critical role in flood prevention, protecting the Sacramento area from potential disasters during winter storms and snowmelt. Its multi-purpose functions also include preserving the American River fishery and supporting water-related recreation, while efficiently storing over a million acre-feet of water.

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