Sugar Cane Springs Dam
Sugar Cane Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sugar Cane Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Sugar Cane Springs Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Buckhorn Land And Livestock (private). It impounds the Warm Springs Creek-tr.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 370 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 6 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 48 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 07/07/2020.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Warm Springs Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.95310, -119.80130 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 370 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 48 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 22 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 6 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 40 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Buckhorn Land and Livestock |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00073 |
| Federal ID | NV00073 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |