Sunnyside Dam
Sunnyside Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 1915. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Sunnyside Dam
The primary purpose of Sunnyside 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 11 feet tall and stretches 2,400 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 882 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,040 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 840 square miles. Completed in 1915, the structure is over a century 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. 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 | 38.35970, -115.12000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,400 ft |
| Year Completed | 1915 (111 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,040 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,040 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 882 acres |
| Drainage Area | 840 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00122 |
| Federal ID | NV00122 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |