Carson River Diversion Dam
Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Nearest City | FALLON |
| River/Stream | CARSON RIVER |
| Coordinates | 39.49250, -118.99300 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Concrete |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 21 ft |
| Dam Length | 241 ft |
| Year Completed | 1905 (121 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 60 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,000 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 30,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |