Chimney Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Nearest City | WINNEMUCCA |
| River/Stream | LITTLE HUMBOLDT RIVER |
| Coordinates | 41.39464, -117.18041 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 100 ft |
| Dam Height | 72 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,110 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 66,000 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 66,000 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 35,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 2,080 acres |
| Drainage Area | 736 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 5,180 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEVADA FIRST CORPORATION;NFC LAND & CATTLE LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |