Sun Valley Detention Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CitySPARKS
River/StreamSUN VALLEY CREEK
Coordinates39.56690, -119.77250

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height50 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length610 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage290 acre-ft
Max Storage290 acre-ft
Normal Storage290 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area11 sq mi
Max Discharge9,500 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF SPARKS
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/17/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00238
Federal IDNV00238
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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