Rollins Dam

Rollins Dam Quick Facts

Location: Nevada, California
Coordinates: 39.1359, -120.9528
River: Bear River
Primary Purpose: Water Supply
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1965
Dam Height: 228 ft (69 m)
Dam Length: 1,840 ft (561 m)
Dam Capacity: 65,988 acre-ft (81,395 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Rollins Dam Information

Rollins Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in Rd 174 Bridge, Combie Dam, Nevada, California.

The dam, which is on the Bear River, was primarily built for Water Supply purposes, but also serves for Irrigation, Recreation and Hydroelectric benefits.

The dam was designed by Ebasco Services, Inc. and commissioned in 1965 and is currently owned by Nevada Irrigation District.

Rollins Dam Structure

The Rollins Dam is approximately 1,840 feet (561 m) long, 228 feet (69 m) high and has a structural volume of 2,236,000 cubic yards (1,709,545 cubic metres).

Rollins Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 65,988 acre-ft (81,395 Ml) and maximum capacity of 65,988 acre-ft (81,395 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is 828 acres (335 ha) and the total catchment area is 104 square miles (269 square kilometres).

Rollins Dam Spillway

The dam has a 100 feet (30 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 60000 cubic feet per second (1699 cubic metres per second).

Rollins Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Rollins Dam
Nevada, California
Height (ft)
228
Length (Ft)
1,840
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
65,988
Drainage Area (sq miles)
104
Hoover Dam
Clark County, Nevada
Height (ft)
730
Length (Ft)
1,244
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
30,237,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
167,800
Grand Coulee Dam
Okanogan County, Washington
Height (ft)
550
Length (Ft)
5,673
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
9,562,0000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
74,100
Theodore Roosevelt Dam
Maricopa County, Arizona
Height (ft)
357
Length (Ft)
1,208
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,411,500
Drainage Area (sq miles)
5,736
Oroville Dam
Butte County, California
Height (ft)
235
Length (Ft)
6,920
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
3,540,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
3,611
Glen Canyon Dam
Coconino County, Arizona
Height (ft)
216
Length (Ft)
1,565
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
29,875,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
108,355

Rollins Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Rollins Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:06
Sunrise 07:18
Sunset 17:11
Temperature (°F) 43
Feels Like (°F) 40
Cloud Coverage (%) 65
Pressure (inHg) 1032
Humidity (%) 67
Wind Speed (mph) 5
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Rollins Dam

Day Min Temp (°F) Max Temp (°F) Feels Like (°F) Pressure (inHg) Humidity (%) Wind Speed (mph) Wind Gust (mph) Wind Dir Precip Prob (%) Precip Volume (mm) Weather
Today 38 56 52 1032 31 7 7 ENE 0 - broken clouds
Wed 42 67 63 1025 28 7 9 ENE 0 - clear sky
Thu 43 64 62 1025 27 7 7 ENE 0 - clear sky
Fri 43 60 57 1016 34 6 7 ENE 0 - scattered clouds
Sat 35 48 42 1005 29 14 25 ENE 0 - overcast clouds
Sun 31 54 50 1016 24 7 15 NE 0 - clear sky
Mon 32 56 53 1021 28 8 12 ENE 0 - clear sky
Tue 35 54 51 1021 38 6 3 WSW 0 - clear sky

Rollins Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Rollins Dam?

Rollins Dam is in California.

In which county is the Rollins Dam?

Rollins Dam is in Nevada County.

How high is the Rollins Dam?

Rollins Dam is 228 feet high.

How long is the Rollins Dam?

Rollins Dam is 1,840 feet long.

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Condition Assessment Classification

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.

Source: National Inventory of Dams

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