Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond

Nevada — Lyon County — WALKER RIVER-OS

Location

StateNevada
CountyLyon
RiverWALKER RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.12718, -119.13235

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length11,400 ft
NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Surface Area170 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionApril 20, 2023
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePublic Utility
OwnerNV ENERGY

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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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