Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam

BUCKEYE CREEK-OS· Douglas, Nevada· Earth· 27 ft tall
High Hazard Other Irrigation Local Government

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 Length1,450 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage3.5K acre-ft
Normal Storage0 acre-ft
Surface Area240 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge600 cfs
NID IDNV10686

Safety Information

High Hazard

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?

Emergency Action Plan: Yes
Last Inspection: September 13, 2023
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

DOUGLAS COUNTY SEWER IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT #1

Local Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.