Nuti Storage Dam
Nuti Storage Dam is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Nevada, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Nuti Storage Dam
The primary purpose of Nuti Storage Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Six-n Ranch Inc. (private). It impounds the Desert Creek-os near Wellington.
The dam stands 28 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 8 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 09/04/2020.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | Wellington |
| River/Stream | Desert Creek-os |
| Coordinates | 38.77696, -119.31239 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 45 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 8 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | SIX-N RANCH INC. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 09/04/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00094 |
| Federal ID | NV00094 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |