Willow Creek Dam
Low HazardNot Rated ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | BATTLE MOUNTAIN |
| River/Stream | WILLOW CREEK |
| Coordinates | 41.22638, -116.53929 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Rockfill |
| NID Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Height | 58 ft |
| Dam Length | 493 ft |
| Year Completed | 1986 (40 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 8,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 480 acres |
| Drainage Area | 113 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,520 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 05/14/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |