Elko Emergency Effluent Storage Dam

Low HazardFair ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required

Location

StateNevada
CountyElko
Nearest CityELKO
River/StreamHUMBOLDT RIVER-TR
Coordinates40.79391, -115.80971

Physical Characteristics

Dam TypeEarth
NID Height26 ft
Dam Height24 ft
Dam Length310 ft

Storage & Hydraulics

NID Storage42 acre-ft
Max Storage42 acre-ft
Normal Storage25 acre-ft
Surface Area5 acres
Drainage Area1 sq mi
Max Discharge120 cfs
Spillway TypeUncontrolled

Ownership & Safety

PurposeOther
OwnerCITY OF ELKO
Owner TypeLocal Government
Hazard ClassificationLow
Condition AssessmentFair
Last Inspection07/07/2022
Emergency Action PlanNot Required

Identifiers

NID IDNV10216
Federal IDNV10216
More InfoState Dam Safety Program

Nearby Dams

Elko Percolation Pond 2b Dam 0.3 mi Low Elko Percolation Pond 2a Dam 0.3 mi Low Elko Percolation Pond 1b Dam 0.6 mi Low Elko Percolation Pond 1a Dam 0.6 mi Low Elko Percolation Pond 4b Dam 0.8 mi Low Elko Effluent North Storage Pond Dam 1.0 mi High Elko Effluent South Storage Pond Dam 1.2 mi High Elko North Waste Water Ponds Dam 2.0 mi Low Elko South Waste Water Pond Dam 2.0 mi Low South Side Wash Dam 3.5 mi High