Sheckler Dam

Nevada, Churchill County, CARSON RIVER-OFFSTREAM

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
RiverCARSON RIVER-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates39.42970, -118.90600

Physical Characteristics

NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,635 ft
NID Storage27,000 acre-ft
Max Storage16,000 acre-ft
Surface Area-

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionOctober 23, 2024
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1957
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameSheckler 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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