Dorsey Creek Dam

Nevada — Elko County — DORSEY CREEK

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
RiverDORSEY CREEK
Coordinates41.06360, -115.81110

Physical Characteristics

NID Height42 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length567 ft
NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 1, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1953
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerHOOPER FRANK

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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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