Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam
Key Takeaway
Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam is classified as significant hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is debris control. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 33 ft (taller than 65.6% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 536 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 53 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 506 cfs |
| NID ID | NV00231 |
Safety Information
No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
CITY OF CARSON CITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam?
Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam is classified as Significant Hazard. No probable loss of human life, but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, or disruption of lifeline facilities. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam?
Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam is owned by CITY OF CARSON CITY (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam?
Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam serves the following purposes: Debris Control, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam?
Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam has a dam height of 33 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 Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam last inspected?
Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam was last inspected on November 16, 2020. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.