Sagouspe Diversion Dam
Sagouspe Diversion Dam is an earth dam located in Churchill County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Sagouspe Diversion Dam
The primary purpose of Sagouspe Diversion 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.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a storage capacity of 70 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 square miles.
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.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Carson River |
| Coordinates | 39.54030, -118.73530 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
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 | NV10468 |
| Federal ID | NV10468 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |