Fernley Pond #2 Dam
Fernley Pond #2 Dam is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Nevada, built in 1963. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Fernley Pond #2 Dam
The primary purpose of Fernley Pond #2 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 Nevada Department Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the Fernley Sink-tr.
The dam stands 17 feet tall and stretches 3,375 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 173 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 384 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1963, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fernley Sink-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.62480, -119.11240 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,375 ft |
| Year Completed | 1963 (63 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 384 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 173 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10312 |
| Federal ID | NV10312 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |