Fifth Street Wash Dam

Nevada — Elko County

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates40.84333, -115.77982

Physical Characteristics

NID Height37 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1968
Primary PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerCITY OF ELKO

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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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