Howard C. Davis Dam

Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamMOSQUITO LAKE-TR
Coordinates41.82552, -119.80172

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length612 ft
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage3,000 acre-ft
Max Storage3,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area230 acres
Drainage Area8 sq mi
Max Discharge850 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerWOP-A-CHEE RANCH
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection06/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00168
Federal IDNV00168
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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