Cave Creek Dam

High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyWhite Pine
Nearest CityELY
River/StreamCAVE CREEK
Coordinates39.19010, -114.69660

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height83 ft
Dam Height83 ft
Dam Length360 ft
Year Completed1932 (94 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage784 acre-ft
Max Storage784 acre-ft
Normal Storage700 acre-ft
Surface Area32 acres
Drainage Area14 sq mi
Max Discharge1,100 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeRecreation
OwnerNEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection08/04/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00102
Federal IDNV00102
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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