Sawmill Spillway
Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | California |
| County | Nevada |
| Nearest City | Sawmill Campground |
| River/Stream | Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.44440, -120.60310 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 270 ft |
| Year Completed | 1910 (116 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,030 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,030 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,030 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 113 acres |
| Drainage Area | 18 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 18,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Nevada Irrigation District |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |