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Stampede Dam

Picture of Stampede Dam, California


Statistics

General

  • Region (Map): ...................... Mid-Pacific
  • State (Map) .......................... California
  • County .................................. Sierra
  • Project: ................................. Washoe
  • Dam type: ............................ Earthfill
  • Location: ............................. Little Truckee R.
  • Watercourse: ...................... Little Truckee R.
  • Reservoir: ............................ Stampede
  • Construction Date: .............1966-1970
  • National ID Number ........... CA10192
  • Hydrologic Unit Code ......

Dimensions


Hydraulics

  • Normal Water Surface Elev:       ..........5942.1 ft
  • Hydraulic Height: .................................. 225.3 ft
  • Service Spillway Type:
  •    Uncontrolled  Crest    ............................... Yes
  •    Crest Length    .........................................   NA
  •    Gated      ......................................................  No
  •    Capacity at Elev:  5963.3  ft,             3,060  cfs
  • Auxiliary Spillway ........................................  No
  •     Capacity at Elev.   ................................  0  cfs
  • Outlet Works Capacity at
  •     Elevation  5963.3 ft  .......................... 2740 cfs  

Hydrology

  • Drainage Area: ................................ 136.0 sq mi
  • Hydrometeorological Report               HMR 36
  • Flood Type: .............................  Winter General
  • Storm Duration: ........................................ 72 hrs
  • Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) Report:
  •   Inflow Volume: ......................... 120,000 acre-ft
  •   Flow Duration: .................................... 5.5 days
  •   Peak Inflow: ...................................... 52,000 cfs
  •   PMF Routing MWS Elev.: ................ 5948.7 ft
  •   Initial Routing Elev: .........................   5942.1 ft
  •   Study Date: ............................... February 1989


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 | Owner:  Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office,
                   PO Box 640, Carson City, NV  89702-0640, (702) 882-3436

 | Operator:  Bureau of Reclamation, Lahontan Basin Area Office,
                       PO Box 640, Carson City, NV  89702-0640, (702) 882-3436

 

 

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