East Wash Diversion Dam

Washoe County, Nevada

River/Stream: EAST WASH

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
46 ft
Dam Length
598 ft
Reservoir Storage
91 acre-ft
Year Completed
1961
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
2,355 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-05-16

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NV00079
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
39.54860, -119.84490
Age
65 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.