Chimney Creek Dam

Nevada — Elko County

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates41.70993, -116.55278

Physical Characteristics

NID Height22 ft
Dam Height22 ft
Dam Length855 ft
NID Storage9,950 acre-ft
Max Storage9,950 acre-ft
Surface Area500 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1903
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES 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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