Lightning W Ranch Dams

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamMUSGROVE CREEK
Coordinates39.23350, -119.83280

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height12 ft
Dam Height12 ft
Dam Length100 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2 acre-ft
Max Storage2 acre-ft
Normal Storage2 acre-ft
Surface Area0 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge336 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerTHUNDER CANYON
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/25/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10417
Federal IDNV10417
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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