North Carson Valley Treated Effluent Storage Dam
North Carson Valley Treated Effluent Storage Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About North Carson Valley Treated Effluent Storage Dam
North Carson Valley Treated Effluent Storage Dam is a dam in Douglas, Nevada. The dam is owned by Douglas County (local government). It impounds the Carson River-os near Carson City.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 6,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 41 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 610 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 11/15/2023.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Carson City |
| River/Stream | Carson River-os |
| Coordinates | 39.05763, -119.75462 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 610 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 41 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 15 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | DOUGLAS COUNTY |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 11/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10665 |
| Federal ID | NV10665 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |