Eight Mile Creek Dam

Nevada — Elko County

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates40.85481, -115.78595

Physical Characteristics

NID Height74 ft
Dam Height65 ft
Dam Length1,452 ft
NID Storage944 acre-ft
Max Storage944 acre-ft
Surface Area45 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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