Fifth Street Wash Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Nearest CityELKO
River/StreamFIFTH STREET WASH
Coordinates40.84333, -115.77982

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height37 ft
Dam Height35 ft
Dam Length1,050 ft
Year Completed1968 (58 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage230 acre-ft
Max Storage230 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge2,270 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeFlood Risk Reduction
OwnerCITY OF ELKO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/26/2023
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV00147
Federal IDNV00147
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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