Upper Pahranagat Dam
Upper Pahranagat Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Nevada, built in 1937. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Upper Pahranagat Dam
The primary purpose of Upper Pahranagat 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 White River near Glendale, Nv.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,515 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 404 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,688 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,625 square miles. Completed in 1937, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
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 11/16/2018.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Glendale, Nv |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 37.28667, -115.12000 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,515 ft |
| Year Completed | 1937 (89 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,688 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,688 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 2,170 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 404 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,625 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 905 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 | 11/16/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10125 |
| Federal ID | NV10125 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |