Wall Creek Dam Upper
Wall Creek Dam Upper is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wall Creek Dam Upper
The primary purpose of Wall Creek Dam Upper 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 75 feet tall and stretches 1,220 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 133 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,700 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 80 square miles.
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 07/25/2019.
At 75 feet, this dam is taller than 97% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Wall Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.16580, -119.82330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 75 ft |
| Dam Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,220 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,700 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,700 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,800 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 133 acres |
| Drainage Area | 80 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,870 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DUCK LAKE RANCH LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00023 |
| Federal ID | NV00023 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |