Indian Hills Effluent Pond #5 Dam
Indian Hills Effluent Pond #5 Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nevada, built in 1991. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Indian Hills Effluent Pond #5 Dam
Indian Hills Effluent Pond #5 Dam is a dam in Douglas, Nevada. The dam is owned by Indian Hills Gid (local government). It impounds the Carson River-os near Minden.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1991, the structure is 35 years old.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/28/2023.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Minden |
| River/Stream | Carson River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.05998, -119.80127 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1991 (35 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | INDIAN HILLS GID |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/28/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10168 |
| Federal ID | NV10168 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |