Bishop Creek Dam

Nevada — Elko County

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates41.25560, -114.91330

Physical Characteristics

NID Height80 ft
Dam Height80 ft
Dam Length407 ft
NID Storage28,250 acre-ft
Max Storage28,250 acre-ft
Surface Area930 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1912
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerPACIFIC RECLAMATION COMPANY

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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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