Big Five Dam
Nevada — Pershing County — HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Pershing |
| River | HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.05670, -118.46670 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| NID Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 787 acres |
Safety Classification
| Hazard Potential | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| EAP Status | Not Required |
| Last Inspection | September 8, 2021 |
| Inspection Frequency | 5 |
Dam Information
| Year Completed | 1915 |
| Primary Purpose | Irrigation |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Owner | PERSHING COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
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.