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Mill Creek Dam No 2, located in Incline Village, Nevada, is a key structure owned by the local government for flood risk reduction along Mill Creek. This earth dam stands at a height of 55 feet with a structural height of 60 feet and a hydraulic height of 35 feet. It has a normal storage capacity of 20 acre-feet and a maximum storage of 65 acre-feet, serving the purpose of flood risk reduction, irrigation, and other uses. The dam has a spillway width of 20 feet and an uncontrolled spillway type, with a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment as of the last inspection in June 2021.
Despite its fair condition, Mill Creek Dam No 2 is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, ensuring its safety and functionality. The dam has two other controlled outlet gates and is located within Washoe County, Nevada, in Congressional District 02. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam plays a crucial role in managing water resources and climate challenges in the region, with a drainage area of 1.3 square miles and a maximum discharge capacity of 357 cubic feet per second. The dam's emergency action plan was last revised in August 2021, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance its risk management measures and emergency preparedness.
Dam_Height | 55 |
River_Or_Stream | MILL CREEK |
Dam_Length | 360 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 2.7 |
Hydraulic_Height | 35 |
Drainage_Area | 1.3 |
Nid_Storage | 65 |
Structural_Height | 60 |
Outlet_Gates | Other Controlled - 2 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Rock |
Nid_Height | 60 |