Chimney Creek Dam
Chimney Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1903. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Chimney Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Chimney Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Nevada Gold Mines Llc (private). It impounds the Fourmile Creek.
The dam stands 22 feet tall and stretches 855 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 500 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 9,950 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 345 square miles. Completed in 1903, the structure is over a century old.
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 07/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fourmile Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.70993, -116.55278 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Height | 22 ft |
| Dam Length | 855 ft |
| Year Completed | 1903 (123 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 9,950 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 9,950 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 5,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 500 acres |
| Drainage Area | 345 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 400 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00039 |
| Federal ID | NV00039 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |