Sunnyside Dam

Nevada — Nye County — WHITE RIVER

Location

StateNevada
CountyNye
RiverWHITE RIVER
Coordinates38.35970, -115.12000

Physical Characteristics

NID Height11 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
NID Storage4,040 acre-ft
Max Storage4,040 acre-ft
Surface Area882 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
EAP StatusNot Required
Last InspectionApril 27, 2021
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1915
Primary PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
Dam TypeEarth
Owner TypeState
OwnerNEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Other NameLower Adams-Mcgill Reservoir

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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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