Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond

Significant HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyLyon
Nearest CitySCHURZ
River/StreamWALKER RIVER-OS
Coordinates39.12718, -119.13235

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length11,400 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,300 acre-ft
Max Storage1,300 acre-ft
Normal Storage900 acre-ft
Surface Area170 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge20 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerNV ENERGY
Owner TypePublic Utility
Hazard ClassificationSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection04/20/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10557
Federal IDNV10557
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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