Delta Cross Channel Upgrades

Delta Cross Channel MapThe Delta Cross Channel (DCC) is a gate-controlled diversion channel on the east bank of the Sacramento River, about 30 miles south of Sacramento. The DCC initiates the diversion of fresh water from the Sacramento River, through the interior Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, to the Central Valley Project and State Water Project.

Reclamation recently completed an evaluation of alternatives for modernizing the operation of the Delta Cross Channel gates to allow for more frequent operation. Improvements are also expected to increase the structure’s operational life, decrease operation and maintenance costs, increase the safety of employees, and improve conditions for recreational boaters. Reclamation is recommending an alternative for detailed analysis and is adding a public access feature that includes accessible, non-motorized boater and fishing access.

Two radial gates, each 60 x 30 feet and weighing a total of 243 tons, open to allow water to flow down the channel, or close to prevent drawing endangered fish species into the interior Delta.

Schedule

schedule for delta cross channel gates

News & Information

Contact

Bay-Delta Office, Interior Region 10 ยท California-Great Basin
Bureau of Reclamation
801 I Street, Suite 140
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 414-2400

Last Updated: 8/7/23