West Wash Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CityRENO
River/StreamWEST WASH
Coordinates39.54230, -119.84580

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height70 ft
Dam Height66 ft
Dam Length765 ft
Year Completed1960 (66 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage293 acre-ft
Max Storage293 acre-ft
Surface Area17 acres
Drainage Area3 sq mi
Max Discharge6,624 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF RENO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00078
Federal IDNV00078
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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