Josephine Reservoir Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamCIRCLE CREEK
Coordinates41.89970, -116.45000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height15 ft
Dam Height15 ft
Dam Length294 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage2,640 acre-ft
Max Storage2,640 acre-ft
Normal Storage350 acre-ft
Surface Area25 acres
Drainage Area40 sq mi
Max Discharge575 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerPETAN COMPANY OF NEVADA INC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection07/24/2023
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00044
Federal IDNV00044
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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