Willow Creek Dam

Nevada — Elko County — WILLOW CREEK

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
RiverWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates41.22638, -116.53929

Physical Characteristics

NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length493 ft
NID Storage8,000 acre-ft
Max Storage8,000 acre-ft
Surface Area480 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionMay 14, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1986
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeRockfill
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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