Deep Creek Dam
Deep Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Deep Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Deep 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 Deep Creek.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,092 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 137 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 71 square miles. Completed in 1954, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 years 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 07/24/2023.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Deep Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.59950, -116.31060 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,092 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,410 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 137 acres |
| Drainage Area | 71 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,800 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | NEVADA GOLD MINES LLC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00041 |
| Federal ID | NV00041 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |