Big Spring Lake Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyHumboldt
River/StreamBig Spring Creek
Coordinates41.92720, -119.16530

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height9 ft
Dam Height9 ft
Dam Length644 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,578 acre-ft
Max Storage1,578 acre-ft
Normal Storage467 acre-ft
Surface Area207 acres
Drainage Area145 sq mi
Max Discharge584 cfs

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerUS FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE
Owner TypeFederal
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/29/2015
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00002
Federal IDNV00002
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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