Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is other. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 27 ft (taller than 57.1% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,450 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 240 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10686 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
DOUGLAS COUNTY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam?
Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam?
Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam is owned by DOUGLAS COUNTY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1 (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam?
Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Other, Irrigation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam?
Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam has a dam height of 27 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam last inspected?
Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam was last inspected on September 13, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.