WEBER RESERVOIR NEAR SCHURZ
Reservoir Levels • Weather • Hydrology
Weber Reservoir, located near Schurz, NV in Nevada, is a man-made reservoir. It was constructed in 1896 to hold water for irrigation purposes. The reservoir has a capacity of 18,000 acre-feet and is used to store water from the Walker River for irrigation and domestic purposes. The reservoir is fed by snowpack from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and surface water flows from the Walker River. The water is primarily used for agricultural purposes, including the irrigation of alfalfa, corn, and pasture lands. The reservoir also provides recreational activities such as fishing and boating. The hydrology of the reservoir is managed by Walker River Irrigation District, which monitors water levels and releases.
May 20, 2024
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| Elevation Of Reservoir Water Surface Above Datum, Ft 24hr Change | -0.01% |
| Percent of Normal | 100% |
| Minimum |
4,193.12 ft
2014-09-21 |
| Maximum |
4,208.5 ft
2012-06-08 |
| Average | 4,205 ft |
| Dam_Height | 40 |
| Hydraulic_Height | 36 |
| Drainage_Area | 2650 |
| Year_Completed | 1935 |
| Nid_Storage | 14900 |
| Hazard_Potential | High |
| Structural_Height | 50 |
| Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
| River_Or_Stream | WALKER RIVER |
| Foundations | Rock, Soil |
| Surface_Area | 990 |
| Outlet_Gates | Other Controlled - 1, Slide (sluice gate) - 2, Tainter (radial) - 3 |
| Dam_Length | 1950 |
| Nid_Height | 50 |
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