North Spanish Springs Flood Sediment Basin Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWashoe
Nearest CitySPARKS
River/StreamNORTH TRUCKEE DRAIN-TR
Coordinates39.66190, -119.70083

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height13 ft
Dam Length400 ft
Year Completed2007 (19 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage114 acre-ft
Max Storage114 acre-ft
Surface Area13 acres
Drainage Area15 sq mi
Max Discharge4,800 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeDebris Control
OwnerWASHOE COUNTY
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/01/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10653
Federal IDNV10653
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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