Old River Dam
Old River Dam is an earth dam located in Churchill County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Old River Dam
The primary purpose of Old River Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Bureau Of Reclamation (federal). It impounds the Wade Drain.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 4,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 350 acres, has a storage capacity of 530 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 15 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. The most recent inspection on record was 10/23/2024.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Churchill |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Wade Drain |
| Coordinates | 39.52480, -118.76960 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,500 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 530 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 350 acres |
| Drainage Area | 15 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 100 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BUREAU OF RECLAMATION |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Available |
| Last Inspection | 10/23/2024 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00086 |
| Federal ID | NV00086 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |