Carson River Diversion Dam

Churchill County, Nevada (near FALLON)

River/Stream: CARSON RIVER

Low Hazard

Failure would cause minimal damage

Key Facts

Dam Type
Concrete
Height
23 ft
Dam Length
241 ft
Reservoir Storage
750 acre-ft
Year Completed
1905
Primary Purpose
Flood Risk Reduction
Owner Type
Federal
Max Discharge
30,000 cfs

Condition Assessment

Not Available

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

Condition Assessment: Not Available — This describes the current physical condition of the dam based on the most recent inspection.

Location

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Quick Stats

NID ID
NV10120
State
Nevada (NV)
Coordinates
39.49250, -118.99300
Age
121 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.