Rye Creek Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| River/Stream | Rye Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.94201, -119.55138 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 758 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 324 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 253 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |