Charleston Reservoir Dam

Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Nearest CityCHARLESTON
River/StreamBRUNEAU RIVER
Coordinates41.58233, -115.49740

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height16 ft
Dam Height16 ft
Dam Length270 ft
Year Completed1920 (106 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage500 acre-ft
Max Storage500 acre-ft
Normal Storage300 acre-ft
Surface Area50 acres
Drainage Area99 sq mi
Max Discharge560 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerBRUNEAU RIVER RANCH LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentUnsatisfactory
Last Inspection06/17/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00038
Federal IDNV00038
More InfoState Dam Safety Program