Harmon Reservoir Dam

CARSON RIVER-OS· Churchill, Nevada· Earth· 9 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Harmon Reservoir Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 9 ft (taller than 7% in NV)
Dam Length12,000 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage800 acre-ft
Normal Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area250 acres
Drainage Area100 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNV10467

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: September 7, 2018
State Regulated: No
Regulatory Agency: USDI BOR

Ownership

USDI BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

Federal Government

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Harmon Reservoir Dam?

Harmon Reservoir Dam 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 Harmon Reservoir Dam?

Harmon Reservoir Dam is owned by USDI BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (Federal Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Harmon Reservoir Dam?

Harmon Reservoir Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Fish And Wildlife Pond, Recreation, Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Harmon Reservoir Dam?

Harmon Reservoir Dam has a dam height of 9 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 Harmon Reservoir Dam last inspected?

Harmon Reservoir Dam was last inspected on September 7, 2018. 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.