Rancho Haven #2 Dam
Rancho Haven #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Rancho Haven #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Rancho Haven #2 Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rancho Haven Property Owner's Association (private). It impounds the Red Rock Creek.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 700 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 4 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 12 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 06/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Red Rock Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.84190, -119.95760 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 12 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RANCHO HAVEN PROPERTY OWNER'S ASSOCIATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10568 |
| Federal ID | NV10568 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |