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Derby Dam Modification Project
Derby Dam was constructed in 1902 through 1905 and is located on the Truckee River approximately 20 miles east of Reno, Nevada. The purpose of the Derby Dam Modification Project was to provide fish species with access to habitat upstream and downstream of Derby Dam, consistent with existing Derby Dam operations, Pyramid Lake and Newlands Project water rights, and flood control operations at Derby Dam. To complete this project Syblon Reid under contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation restored the dam Bevel-Gear Actuators, including lead abatement rehabilitation, placed 2,500 cubic yards of concrete for a spillway, and placed 1,000 cubic yards for a fish passage which measures 16 feet in height and 60 feet in length.
Project Photos
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