Highland Reservoir Dam
Highland Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada, built in 1996. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Highland Reservoir Dam
Highland Reservoir Dam is a dam in Washoe, Nevada. The dam is owned by Truckee Meadows Water Authority (public utility). It impounds the Truckee River-os near Reno.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 1,716 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 61 acre-feet. Completed in 1996, the structure is 30 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/26/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nevada dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | Reno |
| River/Stream | Truckee River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.54166, -119.82749 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,716 ft |
| Year Completed | 1996 (30 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 61 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Max Discharge | 128 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | TRUCKEE MEADOWS WATER AUTHORITY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00067 |
| Federal ID | NV00067 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |