Dorsey Creek Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamDORSEY CREEK
Coordinates41.06360, -115.81110

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height42 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length567 ft
Year Completed1953 (73 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage150 acre-ft
Max Storage150 acre-ft
Normal Storage150 acre-ft
Surface Area14 acres
Drainage Area9 sq mi
Max Discharge360 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHOOPER FRANK
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/01/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00052
Federal IDNV00052
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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