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WALL CREEK DAM UPPER

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Rock Dam Wall Creek
April 24, 2025


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Wall Creek Dam Upper, located in Washoe County, Nevada, is a private earth dam primarily used for irrigation purposes on the Wall Creek. The dam stands at a height of 70 feet with a hydraulic height of 65 feet and a structural height of 75 feet, providing a storage capacity of 4700 acre-feet. With a spillway width of 50 feet and a maximum discharge of 3870 cubic feet per second, the dam has a low hazard potential and a poor condition assessment as of the last inspection in July 2019.

Despite its poor condition assessment, Wall Creek Dam Upper remains in operation and is regulated, inspected, and enforced by the Nevada Department of Water Resources. The dam is situated within the Sacramento District and Congressional District 02 of Nevada, under the representation of Mark E. Amodei (R). While the risk assessment for the dam is moderate, with a rating of 3, there are no emergency action plans in place, and the risk management measures are not specified in the available data.

Water resource and climate enthusiasts interested in Wall Creek Dam Upper would find its location and design details intriguing, as well as the operational challenges it faces due to its poor condition assessment. The dam's role in irrigation on Wall Creek highlights the importance of maintaining and managing water resources effectively, especially in the face of potential risks and hazards. Further research and monitoring of the dam's condition and risk management measures could provide valuable insights for enhancing its resilience and sustainability in the future.

Dam_Height 70
River_Or_Stream WALL CREEK
Dam_Length 1220
Primary_Dam_Type Earth
Surface_Area 133
Hydraulic_Height 65
Drainage_Area 80.4
Nid_Storage 4700
Structural_Height 75
Outlet_Gates Slide (sluice gate) - 1
Hazard_Potential Low
Foundations Rock
Nid_Height 75
       

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