Sawmill Spillway

Low HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyNevada
Nearest CitySawmill Campground
River/StreamCanyon Creek
Coordinates39.44440, -120.60310

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeButtress
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1910 (116 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,030 acre-ft
Max Storage3,030 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,030 acre-ft
Surface Area113 acres
Drainage Area18 sq mi
Max Discharge18,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNevada Irrigation District
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
Last Inspection08/23/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDCA00250
Federal IDCA00250S001
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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