West Wash Dam

Nevada — Washoe County — WEST WASH

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
RiverWEST WASH
Coordinates39.54230, -119.84580

Physical Characteristics

NID Height70 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length765 ft
NID Storage293 acre-ft
Max Storage293 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 16, 2023
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1960
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerCITY OF RENO

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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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