Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam
Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Wetlands At Kiley Ranch Dam is flood risk reduction. The dam is designed to control downstream flooding by temporarily storing excess water during storms and releasing it at a controlled rate. The dam is owned by City Of Sparks (local government). It impounds the Truckee River-tr near Sparks.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 4,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 80 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 1 square miles.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/21/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | Sparks |
| River/Stream | Truckee River-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.59000, -119.72890 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 80 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF SPARKS |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/21/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10571 |
| Federal ID | NV10571 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |