Dacey Dam
Dacey Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dacey Dam
The primary purpose of Dacey Dam is recreation. The dam creates a reservoir used for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. The dam is owned by Nevada Department Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the Moorman Creek near Hiko.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,411 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 214 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 783 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 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 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 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Nearest City | Hiko |
| River/Stream | Moorman Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.39000, -115.10970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,411 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 783 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 783 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 600 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 214 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,700 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Recreation |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00120 |
| Federal ID | NV00120 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |