Big Five Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyPershing
Nearest CityNONE
River/StreamHUMBOLDT RIVER-OS
Coordinates40.05670, -118.46670

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height10 ft
Dam Height8 ft
Dam Length6,000 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage1,720 acre-ft
Max Storage1,720 acre-ft
Normal Storage130 acre-ft
Surface Area787 acres
Drainage Area999 sq mi
Max Discharge1,050 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerPERSHING COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection09/08/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00060
Federal IDNV00060
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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