Mathews Canyon Dam
High HazardNot Available ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | CALIENTE |
| River/Stream | MATHEWS CANYON |
| Coordinates | 37.49890, -114.22393 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Height | 71 ft |
| Dam Length | 806 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 12,420 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 12,420 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 1 acres |
| Drainage Area | 34 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 13,060 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Flood Risk Reduction |
| Owner | USACE - Los Angeles District |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 06/25/2025 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |