Rye Creek Dam
Rye Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rye Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Rye Creek Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Rye Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 758 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 324 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,587 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 29 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 07/28/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| River/Stream | Rye Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.94201, -119.55138 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 758 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,587 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,587 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 324 acres |
| Drainage Area | 29 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 253 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10129 |
| Federal ID | NV10129 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |