Eldorado Canyon Dam (herman Reservoir)

High HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyLyon
Nearest CityDAYTON
River/StreamELDORADO CANYON
Coordinates39.20422, -119.56344

Physical Characteristics

Year Completed1972 (54 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage960 acre-ft
Max Storage960 acre-ft
Normal Storage670 acre-ft

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerDOI BLM
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection12/13/2019
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00150
Federal IDNV00150
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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