Rye Patch Dam

High HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes

Location

StateNevada
CountyPershing
Nearest CityLOVELOCK
River/StreamHUMBOLDT RIVER
Coordinates40.46950, -118.30825

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height78 ft
Dam Height73 ft
Dam Length914 ft
Year Completed1936 (90 years old)

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage201,600 acre-ft
Max Storage201,600 acre-ft
Normal Storage194,300 acre-ft
Surface Area12,144 acres
Drainage Area13,700 sq mi
Max Discharge24,000 cfs
Spillway TypeControlled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeIrrigation
OwnerPERSHING COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationHigh
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection05/10/2022
Emergency Action PlanYes

Identifiers

NID IDNV10124
Federal IDNV10124
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

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