Buckeye Creek Lower Effluent Storage Pond Dam

Nevada, Douglas County, BUCKEYE CREEK-OS

Location

StateNevada
CountyDouglas
RiverBUCKEYE CREEK-OS
Coordinates38.98603, -119.66539

Physical Characteristics

NID Height27 ft
Dam Height27 ft
Dam Length995 ft
NID Storage2,888 acre-ft
Max Storage2,888 acre-ft
Surface Area160 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionDecember 11, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeOther
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerDOUGLAS COUNTY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1

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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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