Derby Dam

Award-winning collaboration

LOCATION:

Sparks, NV

PARTNERS:

Bureau of Reclamation, Farmers Conservation Alliance

ENGINEERING:

McMillen Jacobs Associates

CONSTRUCTION:

Granite Construction

INSTALLATION DATE:

Fall 2020

DERBY DAM SUCCESS

The Derby Dam project garnered significant recognition for its success and its partnerships.

AGC Nevada PINNACLE Award – Sustainability & Sensitivity to the Environment/History/Culture over $5M
2022 Construction Risk Partners Build America Award
ASCE 2020 Project of the Year
ENR Regional Best Project ENR Southwest 2021 Best Projects Award 
IPI International Partnering Award Building And Public Infrastructure Category 1 - Under $25M
AGC Nevada Contractor Excellence over $10mil
AGC Nevada PINNACLE Award – Sustainability & Sensitivity to the Environment/History/Culture over $5M 2020

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