Pilgrim Flat Dam
Pilgrim Flat Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada, built in 1960. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pilgrim Flat Dam
The primary purpose of Pilgrim Flat 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 Bureau Of Land Management (federal). It impounds the Unnamed.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 230 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 96 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 400 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 6 square miles. Completed in 1960, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 10/01/2020.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Unnamed |
| Coordinates | 40.88404, -119.99677 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 230 ft |
| Year Completed | 1960 (66 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 10 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 96 acres |
| Drainage Area | 6 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDI BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/01/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10899 |
| Federal ID | NV10899 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |