Donner Lake
Significant HazardSatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| County | Nevada |
| Coordinates | 39.32360, -120.23720 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Buttress |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Length | 45 ft |
| Year Completed | 1927 (99 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 10,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 10,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 960 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | Truckee Meadows Water Authority |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Satisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |