Wild Horse

Nevada — Elko County — East Fork Owyhee RIver

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
RiverEast Fork Owyhee RIver
Coordinates41.68720, -115.84500

Physical Characteristics

NID Height110 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length435 ft
NID Storage92,500 acre-ft
Max Storage92,500 acre-ft
Surface Area3,035 acres

Safety Classification

Hazard PotentialHigh
Condition AssessmentSatisfactory
EAP StatusYes
Last InspectionSeptember 15, 2020
Inspection Frequency5

Dam Information

Year Completed1969
Primary PurposeIrrigation
Dam TypeConcrete
Owner TypeFederal
OwnerBIA
Other NameWild Horse 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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