Hobart Creek Reservoir Dam
Hobart Creek Reservoir Dam is a masonry dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Hobart Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Hobart Creek Reservoir Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nevada Da Buildings And Grounds (state). It impounds the Hobart Creek.
The dam stands 23 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 16 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 106 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 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 08/25/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Hobart Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.19470, -119.86750 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 106 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 16 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | NEVADA DA BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/25/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00068 |
| Federal ID | NV00068 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |