Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam
Key Takeaway
Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam 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 | 4,000 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| NID ID | NV10571 |
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
CITY OF SPARKS
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam?
Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam 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 Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam?
Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam is owned by CITY OF SPARKS (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
What is the primary purpose of Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam?
Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam serves the following purposes: Flood Risk Reduction, Fish And Wildlife Pond. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam?
Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam 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 Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam last inspected?
Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam was last inspected on July 21, 2021. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.