North Virginia Detention Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CityRENO
River/StreamTRUCKEE RIVER-TR
Coordinates39.55640, -119.82550

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height60 ft
Dam Height38 ft
Dam Length387 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage61 acre-ft
Max Storage61 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area2 sq mi
Max Discharge6,530 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF RENO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection05/16/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10377
Federal IDNV10377
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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