Carson River Diversion Dam

Nevada — Churchill County

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
Coordinates39.49250, -118.99300

Physical Characteristics

NID Height23 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length241 ft
NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency6

Dam Information

Year Completed1905
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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