S Line Dam
S Line Dam is an earth dam located in Churchill County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About S Line Dam
The primary purpose of S Line Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Truckee-carson Irrigation District (local government). It impounds the Carson River-os.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 6,300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 150 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/07/2018.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Carson River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.48330, -118.71670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 150 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TRUCKEE-CARSON IRRIGATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/07/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00087 |
| Federal ID | NV00087 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |