Swan Lake Dam
Swan Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada, built in 1929. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Swan Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Swan Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Fish And Badger Creeks.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 562 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,330 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 15,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 223 square miles. Completed in 1929, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 08/23/2018.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| River/Stream | Fish And Badger Creeks |
| Coordinates | 41.85833, -119.48833 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 562 ft |
| Year Completed | 1929 (97 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 15,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 15,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,750 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,330 acres |
| Drainage Area | 223 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,140 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/23/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10130 |
| Federal ID | NV10130 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |