John Day Reservoir Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Nearest CityRYNDON
River/StreamJOHN DAY CREEK
Coordinates40.87750, -115.39330

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height28 ft
Dam Height26 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
Year Completed1965 (61 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,962 acre-ft
Max Storage1,962 acre-ft
Normal Storage561 acre-ft
Surface Area340 acres
Drainage Area28 sq mi
Max Discharge2,140 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerHOOPER FRANK
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection06/30/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00053
Federal IDNV00053
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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