Eight Mile Creek Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | ELKO |
| River/Stream | EIGHT MILE CREEK |
| Coordinates | 40.85481, -115.78595 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 74 ft |
| Dam Height | 65 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,452 ft |
| Year Completed | 1968 (58 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 944 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 944 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 45 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 4,575 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | CITY OF ELKO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/26/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |