Seyler Reservoir Dam
Seyler Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Seyler Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Seyler Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Wine Glass Ranch (private). It impounds the Peavine Creek-tr.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 750 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 30 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 350 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 60 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 01/30/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Peavine Creek-tr |
| Coordinates | 38.53970, -117.23000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 750 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 350 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 30 acres |
| Drainage Area | 60 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 60 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WINE GLASS RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 01/30/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00191 |
| Federal ID | NV00191 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |