Dewey Parker Dam No 2

BUFFALO SLOUGH-OS· Washoe, Nevada· Built 1945· Earth· 11 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Dewey Parker Dam No 2 is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1945 and is 81 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 11 ft (taller than 15.7% in NV)
Dam Length3,040 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage327 acre-ft
Normal Storage10 acre-ft
Surface Area65 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge40 cfs
Year Completed1945 (81 years old)
NID IDNV00075

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: July 25, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

ESPIL SHEEP COMPANY

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Dewey Parker Dam No 2?

Dewey Parker Dam No 2 is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Dewey Parker Dam No 2?

Dewey Parker Dam No 2 is owned by ESPIL SHEEP COMPANY (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Dewey Parker Dam No 2 built?

Dewey Parker Dam No 2 was completed in 1945, making it 81 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Dewey Parker Dam No 2?

Dewey Parker Dam No 2 serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fire Protection, Stock, Or Small Fish Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Dewey Parker Dam No 2?

Dewey Parker Dam No 2 has a dam height of 11 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 Dewey Parker Dam No 2 last inspected?

Dewey Parker Dam No 2 was last inspected on July 25, 2019. 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.