Spanish Flat Dam
Spanish Flat Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spanish Flat Dam
The primary purpose of Spanish Flat Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by La Rue W. Dalton Sr. (private). It impounds the Dry Valley Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 568 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 726 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 09/17/2019.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dry Valley Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.00830, -119.78750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 568 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 726 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 726 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 416 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 195 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | LA RUE W. DALTON SR. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/17/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00071 |
| Federal ID | NV00071 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |