Alkali Dam

Nevada — Humboldt County — Virgin Creek

Location

StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
RiverVirgin Creek
Coordinates41.64000, -119.14000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length235 ft
NID Storage1,233 acre-ft
Max Storage1,233 acre-ft
Surface Area90 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionJuly 28, 2015
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1941
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Other NameNot Applicable

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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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