Ruby Lake East Sump Cross Dike Dam

Nevada, Elko County, RUBY LAKE

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
RiverRUBY LAKE
Coordinates40.18280, -115.46170

Physical Characteristics

NID Height10 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length4,400 ft
NID Storage12,800 acre-ft
Max Storage12,800 acre-ft
Surface Area6,000 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionMarch 11, 2026
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed-
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerUSDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE

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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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