Josephine Reservoir Dam
Josephine Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Josephine Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Josephine 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 Petan Company Of Nevada Inc (private). It impounds the Circle Creek.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 294 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,640 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 40 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 07/24/2023.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Circle Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.89970, -116.45000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 294 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,640 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,640 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Drainage Area | 40 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 575 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PETAN COMPANY OF NEVADA INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00044 |
| Federal ID | NV00044 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |