Nevada to get $10 million from FEMA to prevent breach at Lake Marlette Dam

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The state of Nevada will receive $10 million in FEMA grants to prevent a breach in Lake Marlette Dam.

The funds will be used to improve safety and functionality to reduce the risk of the dam breaking during an earthquake.

Nevada Senators Catherine Cortez Masto and Jacky Rosen announced the new funding.

“I am proud to see these federal funds coming to our state to make essential improvements to the Lake Marlette Dam and better withstand an earthquake,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “These funds will help protect our water supply in Storey County and Carson City while keeping Nevadans safe and healthy. I will continue to work with Senator Rosen to continue to modernize Nevada’s infrastructure and ensure that Nevadans have the resources they need to recover from natural disasters.”

“When we invest in Nevada’s infrastructure, we are investing in the safety of our local communities and helping to create good-paying jobs,” said Senator Rosen. “I am proud to announce that $10 million in federal funding is coming to Northern Nevada to improve Lake Marlette Dam and help make it more resilient to future earthquakes. I will continue to fight to make sure Nevada has the their fair share of resources to keep our communities safe.”

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