Mill Creek Dam No 2 Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

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.


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Summary

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 Length

360

Dam Height

55

River Or Stream

MILL CREEK

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
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.