Knott Creek Reservoir Dam
Knott Creek Reservoir Dam is a masonry dam located in Humboldt County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Knott Creek Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Knott Creek Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Rdd Inc (private). It impounds the Knott Creek.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 3,860 acre-feet.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Knott Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.67030, -118.79790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Masonry |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,860 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,860 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RDD INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00004 |
| Federal ID | NV00004 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |