Rye Creek Dam
Nevada — Washoe County — Rye Creek
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| River | Rye Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.94201, -119.55138 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 758 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,587 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 324 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | July 28, 2015 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1961 |
| Primary Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
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.