Gardner Dam
Gardner Dam is an earth dam located in White Pine County, Nevada, built in 1928. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Gardner Dam
The primary purpose of Gardner Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by White River Ranch Lc (private). It impounds the Ellison Creek near Preston.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 815 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 10 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 75 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 8 square miles. Completed in 1928, 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 05/03/2018.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | White Pine |
| Nearest City | Preston |
| River/Stream | Ellison Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.97806, -115.23361 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Length | 815 ft |
| Year Completed | 1928 (98 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 75 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 55 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 10 acres |
| Drainage Area | 8 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 200 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | WHITE RIVER RANCH LC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/03/2018 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10554 |
| Federal ID | NV10554 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |