Carter Reservoir Dam
Nevada — Washoe County — SAND CREEK
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| River | SAND CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.67611, -119.93833 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 350 ft |
| NID Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 211 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | August 15, 2022 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1916 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Owner | BUNYARD J. E. |
| Other Name | American Flat Reservoir |
Location Map
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.