Fly Reservoir Dam
Fly Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fly Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Fly Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Casey John Jay (private). It impounds the Little Cottonwood Creek.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 10,600 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 254 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,850 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 07/18/2022.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Little Cottonwood Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.85970, -119.34000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 10,600 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,850 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 254 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | CASEY JOHN JAY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/18/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00032 |
| Federal ID | NV00032 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |