Dam Safety
OUR GOAL
In the State of Nevada, the State Engineer is charged with dam safety pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 535. The goal of Nevada's dam safety program is to avoid dam failure and thus prevent loss of life and destruction of property. This is accomplished by careful review of new dam applications, on-site inspection of the dams being built, review of as-built drawings and QA/QC reports and finally, through periodic visual inspections of the structures themselves.
- In Case of Emergency
- Dams in Nevada
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
- Overview of Application Process
- Dam Design Submittal
- Regulations & Permitting Guidelines Pertaining to Safety of Dams
- Hazard Designations & Corresponding Spillway Design
- Dam Inspections
- Dam Size Definitions
- Dam Safety Laws, NRS Chapter 535
- New Dam Regulations
- Types of Dams in Nevada
- Glossary of Terms
- Dam Applications and Other Forms
- Other Sites of Interest
Telephone: (775) 687-3861
Facsimile: (775) 687-1393
Location: Division of Water Resources
123 W. Nye Lane
Carson City, NV 89706
E-mail: robertm@water.nv.gov