Squaw Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 65 ft65 ft tall and 560 ft long, taller than 96% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a ten-story building, about 100 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Squaw Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Squaw Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bright Holland Co. (todd Jaksick) (private). It impounds the Squaw Creek.
The dam stands 65 feet tall and stretches 560 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 48 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,450 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 58 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 10/18/2021.
At 65 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Squaw Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.82260, -119.53580 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 560 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,450 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,450 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 48 acres |
| Drainage Area | 58 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Bright Holland Co. (todd Jaksick) |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 10/18/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00036 |
| Federal ID | NV00036 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |