Bassett Lake Dam
Bassett Lake Dam is an earth dam located in White Pine County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Bassett Lake Dam
The primary purpose of Bassett Lake Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kennecott Corporation (private). It impounds the Duck Creek near Warm Springs.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 3,660 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 170 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 100 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 05/01/2019.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | White Pine |
| Nearest City | Warm Springs |
| River/Stream | Duck Creek |
| Coordinates | 39.47220, -114.85390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,660 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 170 acres |
| Drainage Area | 100 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 475 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KENNECOTT CORPORATION |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/01/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00171 |
| Federal ID | NV00171 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |