Kingston Canyon Dam

Lander County, Nevada (near KINGSTON)

River/Stream: KINGSTON CREEK

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
41 ft
Dam Length
419 ft
Reservoir Storage
190 acre-ft
Year Completed
1969
Primary Purpose
Recreation
Owner Type
State
Max Discharge
2,300 cfs

Condition Assessment

PoorLast inspected: 2023-08-10

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

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

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NV00127
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
39.23930, -117.16400
Age
57 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.