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Bowman Dam in Clark, Nevada, stands as a vital private water resource structure designed by Rollins Brown & Gunnell Inc. The dam, completed in 1950, serves the primary purpose of water supply for irrigation, recreation, and more. With a height of 50 feet and a length of 1245 feet, the earth dam holds a storage capacity of 4060 acre-feet and covers a surface area of 165 acres. The Muddy River-OS flows through this structure, which has a high hazard potential and an unsatisfactory condition assessment as of the last inspection in May 2021.
Despite being a private-owned dam, Bowman Dam is regulated by the Nevada Department of Water Resources, ensuring state permitting, inspection, and enforcement. The dam features an uncontrolled spillway and a valve outlet gate, with a maximum discharge capacity of 640 cubic feet per second. The dam has undergone modifications in 1968 to enhance its structural integrity. With a moderate risk assessment rating, the dam's emergency action plan was last revised in August 2018. Water resource and climate enthusiasts would find Bowman Dam a fascinating site for its historical significance, engineering design, and critical role in managing water resources in the region.
Years_Modified | 1968 - Structural |
Year_Completed | 1950 |
Dam_Height | 50 |
River_Or_Stream | MUDDY RIVER-OS |
Dam_Length | 1245 |
Primary_Dam_Type | Earth |
Surface_Area | 165 |
Hydraulic_Height | 46 |
Drainage_Area | 0.5 |
Nid_Storage | 4060 |
Structural_Height | 52 |
Outlet_Gates | Valve - 1 |
Hazard_Potential | High |
Foundations | Soil |
Nid_Height | 52 |