Wall Creek Dam Lower
Wall Creek Dam Lower is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wall Creek Dam Lower
The primary purpose of Wall Creek Dam Lower is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Duck Lake Ranch Llc (private). It impounds the Wall Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 550 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 182 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 154 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 08/15/2022.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Wall Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.09640, -119.85060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 550 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 182 acres |
| Drainage Area | 154 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DUCK LAKE RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00022 |
| Federal ID | NV00022 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |