Peavine Creek Upper Dam
Key Takeaway
Peavine Creek Upper Dam is classified as high hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 1960 and is 66 years old. 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 | 74 ft (taller than 90.3% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,544 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 380 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 0 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,603 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
| NID ID | NV00080 |
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
CITY OF RENO
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Peavine Creek Upper Dam?
Peavine Creek Upper 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 Peavine Creek Upper Dam?
Peavine Creek Upper Dam is owned by CITY OF RENO (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Peavine Creek Upper Dam built?
Peavine Creek Upper Dam was completed in 1960, making it 66 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 Peavine Creek Upper Dam?
Peavine Creek Upper Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Peavine Creek Upper Dam?
Peavine Creek Upper Dam has a dam height of 74 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 Peavine Creek Upper Dam last inspected?
Peavine Creek Upper Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.