Howard C. Davis Dam

Nevada — Washoe County — MOSQUITO LAKE-TR

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
RiverMOSQUITO LAKE-TR
Coordinates41.82552, -119.80172

Physical Characteristics

NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length612 ft
NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 14, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1945
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerWOP-A-CHEE RANCH
Other NameHoward C Davis Memorial Reservoir

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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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