Lippincott Ski Ii Dam
Lippincott Ski Ii Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nevada, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Lippincott Ski Ii Dam
The primary purpose of Lippincott Ski Ii Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Lippincott Doug (private). It impounds the Carson River-os near Minden.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 4,516 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 94 acre-feet. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 12/08/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Minden |
| River/Stream | Carson River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.05080, -119.78390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,516 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 94 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 93 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Max Discharge | 5 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | LIPPINCOTT DOUG |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 12/08/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10455 |
| Federal ID | NV10455 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |