Verdi Meadows Wastewater Disposal Dam
Verdi Meadows Wastewater Disposal Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada, built in 1973. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Verdi Meadows Wastewater Disposal Dam
Verdi Meadows Wastewater Disposal Dam is a dam in Washoe, Nevada. The dam is owned by Verdi Meadows Utility Company Inc (public utility). It impounds the Truckee River-os near Verdi.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 420 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 42 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1973, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 08/02/2023.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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 | Verdi |
| River/Stream | Truckee River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.52760, -119.97180 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 43 ft |
| Dam Length | 420 ft |
| Year Completed | 1973 (53 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 42 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 253 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | VERDI MEADOWS UTILITY COMPANY INC |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/02/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10632 |
| Federal ID | NV10632 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |