Bishop Creek Dam
High HazardUnsatisfactory ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | METROPOLIS |
| River/Stream | BISHOP CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.25560, -114.91330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Height | 80 ft |
| Dam Length | 407 ft |
| Year Completed | 1912 (114 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 28,250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 28,250 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 930 acres |
| Drainage Area | 69 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PACIFIC RECLAMATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 06/19/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |