Cave Creek Dam
High HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | White Pine |
| Nearest City | ELY |
| River/Stream | CAVE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 39.19010, -114.69660 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Height | 83 ft |
| Dam Length | 360 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 784 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 784 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 32 acres |
| Drainage Area | 14 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 08/04/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |