Buckeye Creek Middle Effluent Storage Pond Dam

Douglas County, Nevada (near MINDEN)

River/Stream: BUCKEYE CREEK-OS

High Hazard

Failure would likely cause loss of life

Key Facts

Dam Type
Earth
Height
27 ft
Dam Length
1,450 ft
Reservoir Storage
3,500 acre-ft
Year Completed
Primary Purpose
Other
Owner Type
Local Government
Max Discharge
600 cfs

Condition Assessment

FairLast inspected: 2023-09-13

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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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.