Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam

Humboldt River· Lander, Nevada· Earth· 7 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Local Government

Key Takeaway

Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 7 ft (taller than 1.8% in NV)
Dam Length900 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage514 acre-ft
Normal Storage287 acre-ft
Surface Area79 acres
Drainage Area0 sq mi
Max Discharge0 cfs
NID IDNV10944

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: May 16, 2022
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: NEVADA DWR

Ownership

LANDER COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS

Local Government

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam?

Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands 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 Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam?

Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam is owned by LANDER COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam?

Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam?

Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam has a dam height of 7 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 Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam last inspected?

Water Reclamation Facility Wetlands Dam was last inspected on May 16, 2022. 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.