Manzonie Dam

CURRANT CREEK-Off Stream· Nye, Nevada· Built 1920· Earth· 23 ft tall

Key Takeaway

Manzonie Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1920 and is 106 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 23 ft (taller than 48.7% in NV)
Dam Length367 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage240 acre-ft
Normal Storage160 acre-ft
Surface Area23 acres
Drainage Area5 sq mi
Max Discharge10 cfs
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)
NID IDNV00101

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 12, 2019
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

RWD CURRANT CREEK LLC

Private

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Manzonie Dam?

Manzonie 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 Manzonie Dam?

Manzonie Dam is owned by RWD CURRANT CREEK LLC (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Manzonie Dam built?

Manzonie Dam was completed in 1920, making it 106 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 Manzonie Dam?

Manzonie Dam 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 Manzonie Dam?

Manzonie Dam has a dam height of 23 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 Manzonie Dam last inspected?

Manzonie Dam was last inspected on September 12, 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.