Crystal Springs Dam
Crystal Springs Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 1970. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Crystal Springs Dam
The primary purpose of Crystal Springs 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 Us Fish And Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the Carson Slough -tr.
The dam stands 30 feet tall and stretches 4,350 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 128 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,926 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1970, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 11/13/2018.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| River/Stream | Carson Slough -tr |
| Coordinates | 36.40834, -116.32500 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,350 ft |
| Year Completed | 1970 (56 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,926 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,926 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,102 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 128 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,126 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/13/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00189 |
| Federal ID | NV00189 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |