Eldorado Canyon Dam (Herman Reservoir)

Nevada — Lyon County — ELDORADO CANYON

Location

StateNevada
CountyLyon
RiverELDORADO CANYON
Coordinates39.20422, -119.56344

Physical Characteristics

NID Height0 ft
Dam Height
Dam Length
NID Storage960 acre-ft
Max Storage960 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 13, 2019
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1972
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerDOI BLM

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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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