John Day Reservoir Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | RYNDON |
| River/Stream | JOHN DAY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.87750, -115.39330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1965 (61 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,962 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,962 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 561 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 340 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,140 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HOOPER FRANK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |