Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond
Key Takeaway
Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond is classified as significant hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is flood risk reduction. Significant hazard means failure could cause economic or environmental damage. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 10 ft (taller than 9.7% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 11,400 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.3K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 900 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10557 |
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
NV ENERGY
Public Utility
Nearby Dams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hazard classification of Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond?
Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond 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 Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond?
Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond is owned by NV ENERGY (Public Utility). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond?
Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Other, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond?
Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond has a dam height of 10 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 Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond last inspected?
Fort Churchill Power Plant Cooling Pond was last inspected on April 20, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.