Rye Patch Dam

Nevada — Pershing County

Location

StateNevada
CountyPershing
Coordinates40.46950, -118.30825

Physical Characteristics

NID Height78 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length914 ft
NID Storage201,600 acre-ft
Max Storage201,600 acre-ft
Surface Area12,144 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1936
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPERSHING COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

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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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