Elko Effluent North Storage Pond Dam
Elko Effluent North Storage Pond Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1998. It carries a High hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Elko Effluent North Storage Pond Dam
Elko Effluent North Storage Pond Dam is a dam in Elko, Nevada. The dam is owned by City Of Elko (local government). It impounds the Humboldt River-os near Elko.
The dam stands 38 feet tall and stretches 8,566 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,500 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 years old.
This dam carries a high hazard potential classification, which means that a failure or uncontrolled release of water would likely cause loss of human life. This classification reflects the consequences of failure, not the likelihood — it indicates that people live or work in the area downstream. Its condition is rated fair — the dam has minor deficiencies that are being addressed or do not pose an immediate safety threat. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 06/22/2023.
At 38 feet, this dam is taller than 85% of dams nationwide.
Living Downstream
If you live or work downstream of this dam, consider taking these steps: learn your local evacuation routes, check whether your county emergency management office has a dam failure inundation map, and sign up for local emergency alerts. The Nevada dam safety program can provide more specific information about emergency planning for this structure.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | Elko |
| River/Stream | Humboldt River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.78046, -115.81839 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Height | 38 ft |
| Dam Length | 8,566 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,500 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 700 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CITY OF ELKO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | High |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/22/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10531 |
| Federal ID | NV10531 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |