Hidden Lake Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada, built in 1990. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 16 ft16 ft tall and 3,581 ft long. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Hidden Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Hidden Lake Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Hidden Lake Homeowners Association (private). It impounds the Streamboat Creek-os near Reno.
The dam stands 16 feet tall and stretches 3,581 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 13 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 135 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1990, the structure is 36 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. 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 02/25/2020.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | Reno |
| River/Stream | Streamboat Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 39.36670, -119.74530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 16 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,581 ft |
| Year Completed | 1990 (36 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 135 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 95 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 13 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 290 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | Hidden Lake Homeowners Association |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 02/25/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10385 |
| Federal ID | NV10385 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |