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BOWMAN DAM

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Soil Dam Muddy River-Os
April 21, 2025


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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
       

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