Big Five Dam
Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Pershing |
| Nearest City | NONE |
| River/Stream | HUMBOLDT RIVER-OS |
| Coordinates | 40.05670, -118.46670 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 6,000 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,720 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 130 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 787 acres |
| Drainage Area | 999 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,050 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PERSHING COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/08/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |