Dufurrena Pond Dam #13
Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 is an earth dam located in Humboldt County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dufurrena Pond Dam #13
The primary purpose of Dufurrena Pond Dam #13 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usdi Fish & Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Virgin Creek.
The dam stands 8 feet tall and stretches 100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 230 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 208 square miles.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. Its condition is rated poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/19/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Virgin Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.81669, -119.06276 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 230 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 175 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 208 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/19/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00008 |
| Federal ID | NV00008 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |