Carson City Treated Effluent Dam
Key Takeaway
Carson City Treated Effluent 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 | 146 ft (taller than 95.2% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 520 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3.5K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 85 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 460 cfs |
| NID ID | NV00223 |
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
CITY OF CARSON CITY
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Carson City Treated Effluent Dam?
Carson City Treated Effluent 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 Carson City Treated Effluent Dam?
Carson City Treated Effluent 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 Treated Effluent Dam?
Carson City Treated Effluent 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 Carson City Treated Effluent Dam?
Carson City Treated Effluent Dam has a dam height of 146 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 Treated Effluent Dam last inspected?
Carson City Treated Effluent Dam was last inspected on November 14, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.