Sheckler Dam
Sheckler Dam is an earth dam located in Churchill County, Nevada, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sheckler Dam
The primary purpose of Sheckler Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Carson River-offstream.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 1,635 feet across, has a maximum storage capacity of 16,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 36 square miles. Completed in 1957, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Carson River-offstream |
| Coordinates | 39.42970, -118.90600 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,635 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 27,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 16,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 27,000 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 36 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00214 |
| Federal ID | NV00214 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |