Chimney Creek Dam
Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | FOURMILE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.70993, -116.55278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 345 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |