North Spanish Springs Flood Sediment Basin Dam

Nevada, Washoe County, North Truckee Drain-Tr

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
RiverNorth Truckee Drain-Tr
Coordinates39.66190, -119.70083

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length400 ft
NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 9, 2025
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed2007
Primary PurposeDebris Control
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeLocal Government
OwnerWASHOE COUNTY

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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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