Carson River Diversion Dam

Low HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
Nearest CityFALLON
River/StreamCARSON RIVER
Coordinates39.49250, -118.99300

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeConcrete
NID Height23 ft
Dam Height21 ft
Dam Length241 ft
Year Completed1905 (121 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage750 acre-ft
Max Storage750 acre-ft
Normal Storage750 acre-ft
Surface Area60 acres
Drainage Area2,000 sq mi
Max Discharge30,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerBUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Available
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV10120
Federal IDNV10120
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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