Derby Diversion Dam

Nevada — Washoe County — TRUCKEE RIVER

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
RiverTRUCKEE RIVER
Coordinates39.58590, -119.44810

Physical Characteristics

NID Height31 ft
Dam Height31 ft
Dam Length1,331 ft
NID Storage2,500 acre-ft
Max Storage2,500 acre-ft
Surface Area

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP StatusNot Required
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Other NameDerby Diversion 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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