Bmg Mine Willow Creek Dam

Nevada — Lander County — WILLOW CREEK

Location

StateNevada
CountyLander
RiverWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates40.56349, -117.16374

Physical Characteristics

NID Height115 ft
Dam Height60 ft
Dam Length680 ft
NID Storage200 acre-ft
Max Storage200 acre-ft
Surface Area11 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJune 22, 2023
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1989
Primary PurposeRecreation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC

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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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