Topaz Lake

Mono County, California (near Yerington, Nevada)

River/Stream: Walker River

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
11 ft
Dam Length
11,100 ft
Reservoir Storage
59,600 acre-ft
Year Completed
1937
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Public Utility
Max Discharge
—

Condition Assessment

SatisfactoryLast inspected: 2024-06-21

Hazard Classification: High — This describes the potential consequences of dam failure, not the likelihood of failure.

Condition Assessment: Satisfactory — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
CA01473
State
California (CA)
Coordinates
38.64990, -119.50140
Age
89 years

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External Resources

Data sourced from the National Inventory of Dams (NID). Information may not reflect the most current status of this dam. Hazard classification reflects potential consequences of failure, not the likelihood of failure or the current condition.