Wilcox Canyon #3 Dam
Wilcox Canyon #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Wilcox Canyon #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Wilcox Canyon #3 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Doherty William (private). It impounds the Wilcox Canyon Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 300 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 3 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 5 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles.
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 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 11/15/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Wilcox Canyon Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.69750, -119.51560 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 300 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 3 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | DOHERTY WILLIAM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10483 |
| Federal ID | NV10483 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |