Sheep Camp Detention Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyLyon
Nearest CityDAYTON
River/StreamCARSON RIVER-TR
Coordinates39.27082, -119.59285

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length300 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage25 acre-ft
Max Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge50 cfs
Spillway TypeNone

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerLYON COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection11/15/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10638
Federal IDNV10638
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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