Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 19
Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 19 is an earth dam located in Humboldt County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 19
The primary purpose of Dufurrena Pond Dam No. 19 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Thousand Creek.
The dam stands 9 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 26 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 226 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 201 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 07/27/2015. That was over 10 years ago.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| River/Stream | Thousand Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.87120, -119.02480 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 226 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 26 acres |
| Drainage Area | 201 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 342 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/27/2015 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00169 |
| Federal ID | NV00169 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |