Onion Dam

Nevada — Humboldt County — EAST FORK ALDER CREEK

Location

StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
RiverEAST FORK ALDER CREEK
Coordinates41.69810, -118.74040

Physical Characteristics

NID Height54 ft
Dam Height48 ft
Dam Length320 ft
NID Storage1,500 acre-ft
Max Storage1,500 acre-ft
Surface Area101 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentFair
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionJuly 18, 2022
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed—
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypePrivate
OwnerALDER CREEK RANCH LLC
Other NameTest Name

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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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