Sunnyside Dam

Low HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyNye
Nearest CityHIKO
River/StreamWHITE RIVER
Coordinates38.35970, -115.12000

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height11 ft
Dam Height10 ft
Dam Length2,400 ft
Year Completed1915 (111 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage4,040 acre-ft
Max Storage4,040 acre-ft
Normal Storage3,300 acre-ft
Surface Area882 acres
Drainage Area840 sq mi
Max Discharge6,000 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFish and Wildlife Pond
OwnerNEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE
Owner TypeState
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentPoor
Last Inspection04/27/2021
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV00122
Federal IDNV00122
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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