Hay Meadow Dam
Hay Meadow Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Hay Meadow Dam
The primary purpose of Hay Meadow Dam 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 White River near Hiko.
The dam stands 24 feet tall and stretches 1,893 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 203 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,120 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 820 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Nearest City | Hiko |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 38.32970, -115.17000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 24 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,893 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,120 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 203 acres |
| Drainage Area | 820 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 20,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| 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 | NV00121 |
| Federal ID | NV00121 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |