Old Place Dike #3 Dam
Old Place Dike #3 Dam is an earth dam located in Nye County, Nevada, built in 1974. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Old Place Dike #3 Dam
The primary purpose of Old Place Dike #3 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 White River near Hiko.
The dam stands 10 feet tall and stretches 1,416 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 43 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 57 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 790 square miles. Completed in 1974, 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 fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. The most recent inspection on record was 04/27/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Nye |
| Nearest City | Hiko |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 38.42000, -115.07970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Height | 8 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,416 ft |
| Year Completed | 1974 (52 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 57 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 50 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 43 acres |
| Drainage Area | 790 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10,000 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 04/27/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10346 |
| Federal ID | NV10346 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |