Preston Lower Dam
Significant HazardPoor ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Yes
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | White Pine |
| Nearest City | PRESTON |
| River/Stream | WHITE RIVER-TR |
| Coordinates | 38.94055, -115.05778 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,050 ft |
| Year Completed | 1932 (94 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 250 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 24 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PRESTON IRRIGATION COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/28/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |