Squaw Creek Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamSQUAW CREEK
Coordinates40.82260, -119.53580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height65 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length560 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,450 acre-ft
Max Storage1,450 acre-ft
Normal Storage1,200 acre-ft
Surface Area48 acres
Drainage Area58 sq mi
Max Discharge3,140 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBRIGHT HOLLAND CO. (TODD JAKSICK)
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection10/18/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00036
Federal IDNV00036
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams