Deep Creek Dam
Low HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | DEEP CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.59950, -116.31060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,092 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 71 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |