Sierra Springs Dam
Sierra Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Sierra Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Sierra Springs Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Sierra Springs Recreational Properties Inc. (private). It impounds the Carson River-os near Minden.
The dam stands 5 feet tall and stretches 4,880 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 12 acre-feet.
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 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 09/22/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Minden |
| River/Stream | Carson River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.05558, -119.78060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Height | 5 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,880 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Max Discharge | 25 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | SIERRA SPRINGS RECREATIONAL PROPERTIES INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/22/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10175 |
| Federal ID | NV10175 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |