Shenandoah Detention Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyCarson City
Nearest CityCARSON CITY
River/StreamEAGLE CREEK-TR
Coordinates39.20101, -119.77108

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height8 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length600 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage40 acre-ft
Max Storage40 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge400 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF CARSON CITY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection11/14/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10635
Federal IDNV10635
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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