Spanish Springs Stormwater Detention Facility Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | SPARKS |
| River/Stream | TRUCKEE DRAIN |
| Coordinates | 39.59750, -119.71690 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,335 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,285 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,285 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,285 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 30 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF SPARKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 05/17/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |