Debris Control Dams in Nevada
Nevada has 8 debris control dams, of which 2 carry a high hazard classification. The dam is designed to catch sediment, rocks, and debris carried by flowing water — particularly important in areas prone to mudslides or heavy erosion.
| # | Dam | County | Height (ft) | Hazard | Condition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flamingo Wash Upper Detention Basin Dam | Clark | 47 | High | Fair | 1992 |
| 2 | Palisades 2 Dam | Eureka | 35 | Low | Poor | |
| 3 | Carson City Golf Course Detention Basin Dam | Carson City | 33 | Significant | Fair | |
| 4 | Palisades 3 Dam | Eureka | 31 | Low | Poor | |
| 5 | Palisades 1 Dam | Eureka | 25 | Low | Poor | 1965 |
| 6 | Hollinger Debris Dam | Lincoln | 22 | Low | Poor | 1962 |
| 7 | Palisades 4 Dam | Eureka | 21 | Low | Poor | |
| 8 | North Spanish Springs Flood Sediment Basin Dam | Washoe | 16 | High | Fair | 2007 |