Jones Canyon Dam

Nevada, Washoe County, JONES CANYON CREEK

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
RiverJONES CANYON CREEK
Coordinates39.71970, -119.40360

Physical Characteristics

NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length500 ft
NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionSeptember 8, 2025
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSDI BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT-CARSON CITY DISTRICT

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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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