South Fork Dam
High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | PALISADE |
| River/Stream | SOUTH FORK HUMBOLDT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 40.68332, -115.78463 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,650 ft |
| Year Completed | 1989 (37 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 52,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 52,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 41,250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1,900 acres |
| Drainage Area | 903 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 7,750 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEVADA DCNR |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 08/15/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |