Sheckler Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamCARSON RIVER-OFFSTREAM
Coordinates39.42970, -118.90600

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height20 ft
Dam Height20 ft
Dam Length1,635 ft
Year Completed1957 (69 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage27,000 acre-ft
Max Storage16,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage27,000 acre-ft
Drainage Area36 sq mi
Max Discharge1,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Last Inspection10/23/2024
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00214
Federal IDNV00214
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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