Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam
Key Takeaway
Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam is classified as low hazard in Nevada. It was completed in 2017 and is 9 years old. Its primary use is irrigation.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 6 ft (taller than 0.8% in NV) |
| Dam Length | 1,614 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 228 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 114 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 0 cfs |
| Year Completed | 2017 (9 years old) |
| NID ID | NV10920 |
Safety Information
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?
Ownership
CITY OF WINNEMUCCA
Local Government
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What is the hazard classification of Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam?
Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike 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 Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam?
Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam is owned by CITY OF WINNEMUCCA (Local Government). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam built?
Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam was completed in 2017, making it 9 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 Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam?
Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam serves the following purposes: Irrigation, Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam?
Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam has a dam height of 6 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 Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam last inspected?
Winnemucca Effluent Disposal Dike Dam was last inspected on July 27, 2023. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.