South Side Wash Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | ELKO |
| River/Stream | SOUTH SIDE WASH |
| Coordinates | 40.82284, -115.75494 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Length | 495 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 4 acres |
| Drainage Area | 1 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,120 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 |