Lahontan Dike

Nevada — Churchill County — CARSON RIVER

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
RiverCARSON RIVER
Coordinates39.46005, -119.06465

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length5,200 ft
NID Storage422,800 acre-ft
Max Storage422,800 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 11, 2021
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary Purpose—
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameLahontan Reservoir

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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