Sun Valley Detention Dam

Nevada — Washoe County — SUN VALLEY CREEK

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
RiverSUN VALLEY CREEK
Coordinates39.56690, -119.77250

Physical Characteristics

NID Height50 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length610 ft
NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 17, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF SPARKS

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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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