Lahontan Dam

Nevada — Churchill County

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
Coordinates39.46220, -119.06670

Physical Characteristics

NID Height162 ft
Dam Height120 ft
Dam Length1,915 ft
NID Storage422,800 acre-ft
Max Storage422,800 acre-ft
Surface Area15,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency4

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION

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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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