D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam
Key Takeaway
D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. 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 | 15 ft (taller than 25.4% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 67 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 26 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 7 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 500 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10541 |
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
D'ANDREA NEVADA LLC
Private
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What is the hazard classification of D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam?
D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 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 D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam?
D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam is owned by D'ANDREA NEVADA LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam?
D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam?
D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam has a dam height of 15 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 D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam last inspected?
D'Andrea Ranch Hole #6 Pond Dam was last inspected on May 17, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.