Stillwater Point Dam

Stillwater Point Dam is an earth dam located in Churchill County, Nevada, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.

About Stillwater Point Dam

The primary purpose of Stillwater Point 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 Usdi Fish & Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Carson River-os near Stillwater.

The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 42 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,840 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 500 square miles. Completed in 1950, 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 08/05/2021.

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Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyChurchill
Nearest CityStillwater
River/StreamCarson River-os
Coordinates39.51760, -118.51020

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length42 ft
Year Completed1950 (76 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage19,000 acre-ft
Max Storage19,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage19,000 acre-ft
Surface Area1,840 acres
Drainage Area500 sq mi
Max Discharge300 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUSDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/05/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV10133
Federal IDNV10133
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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