Sheep Creek
Nevada — Elko County — SHEEP CREEK
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| River | SHEEP CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.85660, -116.27030 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,103 ft |
| NID Storage | 9,702 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | — |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | — |
| Primary Purpose | Recreation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Owner | BIA |
Location Map
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.