Fernley Pond Dam #1
Fernley Pond Dam #1 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Nevada, built in 1954. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Fernley Pond Dam #1
The primary purpose of Fernley Pond Dam #1 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 Nevada Department Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the Fernley Sink-tr.
The dam stands 25 feet tall and stretches 5,278 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 276 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 04/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fernley Sink-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.61970, -119.12970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 23 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,278 ft |
| Year Completed | 1954 (72 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 910 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 276 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00065 |
| Federal ID | NV00065 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |