Sunflower Reservoir Dam

Nevada — Elko County

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Coordinates41.75393, -115.72217

Physical Characteristics

NID Height44 ft
Dam Height42 ft
Dam Length700 ft
NID Storage2,057 acre-ft
Max Storage2,057 acre-ft
Surface Area200 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialSignificant
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
EAP Status
Last Inspection
Inspection Frequency3

Dam Information

Year Completed1889
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam Type—
Owner Type—
OwnerELLISON RANCHING COMPANY

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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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