Kingston Canyon Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
Nearest CityKINGSTON
River/StreamKINGSTON CREEK
Coordinates39.23930, -117.16400

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height41 ft
Dam Height34 ft
Dam Length419 ft
Year Completed1969 (57 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage190 acre-ft
Max Storage190 acre-ft
Normal Storage190 acre-ft
Surface Area16 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge2,300 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/10/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00127
Federal IDNV00127
More InfoState Dam Safety Program