Stillwater Point Dam
Stillwater Point Dam is an earth dam located in Churchill County, Nevada, built in 1950. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Stillwater Point Dam
The primary purpose of Stillwater Point Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usdi Fish & Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Carson River-os near Stillwater.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 42 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 1,840 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 19,000 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 500 square miles. Completed in 1950, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 08/05/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Nearest City | Stillwater |
| River/Stream | Carson River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.51760, -118.51020 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 42 ft |
| Year Completed | 1950 (76 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 19,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 19,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 19,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,840 acres |
| Drainage Area | 500 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/05/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10133 |
| Federal ID | NV10133 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |