Charleston Reservoir Dam

Nevada — Elko County — BRUNEAU RIVER

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
RiverBRUNEAU RIVER
Coordinates41.58233, -115.49740

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length270 ft
NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJune 17, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1920
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerBRUNEAU RIVER RANCH LLC

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About This Dam Record

Dam safety data is maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers National Inventory of Dams (NID). High-hazard dams are those where failure could cause loss of life or major property damage downstream.

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