Round Mountain Reservoir Dam
Round Mountain Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1967. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Round Mountain Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Round Mountain 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 Petan Company Of Nevada Inc (private). It impounds the Spring Creek.
The dam stands 55 feet tall and stretches 1,358 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 53 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,100 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 3 square miles. Completed in 1967, 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 07/25/2023.
At 55 feet, this dam is taller than 94% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.71487, -116.24972 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Height | 55 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,358 ft |
| Year Completed | 1967 (59 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,100 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 500 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 53 acres |
| Drainage Area | 3 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 950 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PETAN COMPANY OF NEVADA INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/25/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00208 |
| Federal ID | NV00208 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |