Jones Canyon Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CityNIXON
River/StreamJONES CANYON CREEK
Coordinates39.71970, -119.40360

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height43 ft
Dam Height43 ft
Dam Length500 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage50 acre-ft
Max Storage50 acre-ft
Normal Storage30 acre-ft
Surface Area3 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerUSDI BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection01/30/2020
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV10490
Federal IDNV10490
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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