Cave Creek Dam

Nevada — White Pine County — CAVE CREEK

Location

StateNevada
CountyWhite Pine
RiverCAVE CREEK
Coordinates39.19010, -114.69660

Physical Characteristics

NID Height83 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length360 ft
NID Storage784 acre-ft
Max Storage784 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionAugust 4, 2022
Inspection Frequency1

Dam Information

Year Completed1932
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

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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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