Willow Creek Dam

Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Nearest CityBATTLE MOUNTAIN
River/StreamWILLOW CREEK
Coordinates41.22638, -116.53929

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeRockfill
NID Height58 ft
Dam Height58 ft
Dam Length493 ft
Year Completed1986 (40 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage8,000 acre-ft
Max Storage8,000 acre-ft
Normal Storage5,000 acre-ft
Surface Area480 acres
Drainage Area113 sq mi
Max Discharge3,520 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerNEVADA GOLD MINES LLC
Owner TypePrivate
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentNot Rated
Last Inspection05/14/2020
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00054
Federal IDNV00054
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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