Fridays Station Dam
Fridays Station Dam is an earth dam located in Douglas County, Nevada, built in 1970. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Fridays Station Dam
The primary purpose of Fridays Station Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Edgewood Companies (private). It impounds the Edgewood Creek near Stateline.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 140 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 2 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 24 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 4 square miles. Completed in 1970, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years old.
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 09/13/2023.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Douglas |
| Nearest City | Stateline |
| River/Stream | Edgewood Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.96626, -119.93603 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 140 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 24 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 15 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2 acres |
| Drainage Area | 4 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | EDGEWOOD COMPANIES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 09/13/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10683 |
| Federal ID | NV10683 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |