Lake No 4 Dam
Lake No 4 Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Lake No 4 Dam
The primary purpose of Lake No 4 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 Nye County Land Company (private). It impounds the Armagosa River-tr.
The dam stands 20 feet tall and stretches 5,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 79 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 650 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 5 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 10/03/2018.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Armagosa River-tr |
| Coordinates | 36.44630, -116.35400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 20 ft |
| Dam Height | 14 ft |
| Dam Length | 5,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 650 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 79 acres |
| Drainage Area | 5 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NYE COUNTY LAND COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 10/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10338 |
| Federal ID | NV10338 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |