Ixl Ranch Dam
Ixl Ranch Dam is an earth dam located in Washoe County, Nevada, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Ixl Ranch Dam
The primary purpose of Ixl Ranch Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Rye Creek.
The dam stands 7 feet tall and stretches 4,380 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 70 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 756 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 339 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 years old.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected 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. The most recent inspection on record was 07/28/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Washoe |
| River/Stream | Rye Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.98580, -119.51100 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Height | 7 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,380 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 756 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 70 acres |
| Drainage Area | 339 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,313 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/28/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10897 |
| Federal ID | NV10897 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |