Sunflower Reservoir Dam
Significant HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | GOLD CREEK-TR |
| Coordinates | 41.75393, -115.72217 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Year Completed | 1889 (137 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,057 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,057 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 200 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 200 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 164 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELLISON RANCHING COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |