Sheckler Dam

Sheckler Dam Quick Facts

Location: Churchill, Nevada
Coordinates: 39.4297, -118.906
River: Carson River-Offstream
Primary Purpose: Irrigation
Type: Earth
Commissioned: 1954
Dam Height: 20 ft (6 m)
Dam Length: 16,350 ft (4,983 m)
Dam Capacity: 36,000 acre-ft (44,405 Ml)
Condition Assessment: Not Available
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Sheckler Dam Information

Sheckler Dam is an earthen embankment dam located in None, Churchill, Nevada.

The dam, which is on the Carson River-Offstream, was primarily built for Irrigation purposes, but also serves for Recreation benefits.

The dam was designed by US Bureau of Reclamation and commissioned in 1954 and is currently owned by US Bureau of Reclamation.

Sheckler Dam Structure

The Sheckler Dam is approximately 16,350 feet (4,983 m) long, 20 feet (6 m) high and has a structural volume of 250,000 cubic yards (191,139 cubic metres).

Sheckler Dam Storage Capacity & Surface Area

The reservoir has a normal storage capacity of 27,000 acre-ft (33,304 Ml) and maximum capacity of 36,000 acre-ft (44,405 Ml).

The surface area of the reservoir is acres (0 ha) and the total catchment area is square miles (0 square kilometres).

Sheckler Dam Spillway

The dam has a 40 feet (12 m) wide uncontrolled spillway with a maximum discharge capacity of 1000 cubic feet per second (28 cubic metres per second).

Sheckler Dam Compared to Five Famous American Dams

Height (ft)
Length (Ft)
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
Drainage Area (sq miles)
 
Sheckler Dam
Churchill, Nevada
Height (ft)
20
Length (Ft)
16,350
Storage Volume (acre-ft)
36,000
Drainage Area (sq miles)
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

Sheckler Dam Weather

Current Conditions at Sheckler Dam

Parameter Value
Current Time 18:12
Sunrise 06:36
Sunset 16:43
Temperature (°F) 44
Feels Like (°F) 40
Cloud Coverage (%) 48
Pressure (inHg) 1021
Humidity (%) 33
Wind Speed (mph) 8
Rain (mm) 0

7-Day Forecast for Sheckler 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 36 47 43 1023 37 9 14 W 0 - clear sky
Wed 41 63 48 1015 22 25 43 SW 0 - overcast clouds
Thu 40 51 48 1014 49 11 13 NNW 75 1 light rain
Fri 37 45 38 1008 45 17 17 WNW 100 2 rain and snow
Sat 35 42 36 1019 56 6 9 NNW 100 - snow
Sun 34 44 36 1018 51 6 7 S 20 0 light rain
Mon 34 44 39 1015 52 17 22 NNW 27 0 light rain
Tue 31 38 35 1031 39 7 10 WNW 0 - scattered clouds

Sheckler Dam Frequently Asked Questions

In which state is the Sheckler Dam?

Sheckler Dam is in Nevada.

In which county is the Sheckler Dam?

Sheckler Dam is in Churchill County.

How high is the Sheckler Dam?

Sheckler Dam is 20 feet high.

How long is the Sheckler Dam?

Sheckler Dam is 16,350 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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