Catalog Record
Lahontan Reservoir (Nevada) Sedimentation Survey Data
Lahontan Reservoir Sedimentation Survey Data. The primary purpose of this type of survey is to determine the present storage-elevation relationship of the reservoir and possible change in storage due to sedimentation. Lahontan Reservoir (Asset Management ID #03-0029-00005) is associated with Lahontan Dam. Reservoir sedimentation surveys typically contain a survey report, area-capacity (ACAP) table, and geospatial data.
Generation Effort
Reservoir Sedimentation Surveys
Location
Lahontan Reservoir
Themes
Infrastructure and Assets
Reclamation Project
Newlands Project
Reclamation Program
Location Information
Location Name
Lahontan Reservoir
Location Description
Lahontan Reservoir is located on the Carson River in northwest Nevada between Fallon and Carson City. It is formed by Lahontan Dam, built in 1905. Flows into the reservoir are augmented by diversions from the Truckee River through the Truckee Canal.
Location Parent
State(s)
Nevada
Unified Region(s)
California-Great Basin
Timezone
MT
Elevation
4,162 ft
Vertical Datum
NGVD29
Coordinates (lat, long)
(39.4623, -119.0669)
Horizontal Datum
WGS84
