Sidehill Detention Basin Dam

Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CitySPARKS
River/StreamSUN VALLEY CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.59830, -119.78110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height14 ft
Dam Height14 ft
Dam Length200 ft
Year Completed1998 (28 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage71 acre-ft
Max Storage71 acre-ft
Surface Area7 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge433 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerWASHOE COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection06/28/2021
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10509
Federal IDNV10509
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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