Stanley Ranch Dam
Stanley Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Nevada, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Stanley Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Stanley Ranch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Stanley John David (private). It impounds the Walker River-os near Schurz.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 2,060 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 5 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/04/2020.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Schurz |
| River/Stream | Walker River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.14840, -119.09350 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,060 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 60 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 5 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 17 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STANLEY JOHN DAVID |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10537 |
| Federal ID | NV10537 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |