Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam
Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam
The primary purpose of Wilcox Canyon #1 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Stambaugh Kevin (private). It impounds the Wilcox Canyon Creek.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 20 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 05/31/2023.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nevada dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Wilcox Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.69530, -119.50280 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 20 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | STAMBAUGH KEVIN |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/31/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10481 |
| Federal ID | NV10481 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |