About this property
Derby Dam is a diversion dam built from 1903 to 1905 on the Truckee River, located about 20 miles (32 km) east of Reno in Storey and Washoe counties in Nevada, United States. It diverts water into the Truckee Canal that would otherwise enter Pyramid Lake. The canal feeds Lake Lahontan reservoir in the Carson River watershed, where it is used for irrigation.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 78001727. It was listed on April 25, 1978.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Derby Diversion Dam listed on the National Register?
Derby Diversion Dam was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 25, 1978.
What type of historic resource is Derby Diversion Dam?
Derby Diversion Dam is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Derby Diversion Dam?
The period of significance for Derby Diversion Dam is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1903.
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