Elko Percolation Pond 4b Dam
Elko Percolation Pond 4b Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1994. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Elko Percolation Pond 4b Dam
Elko Percolation Pond 4b 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 17 feet tall and stretches 3,900 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 15 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 58 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1994, the structure is 32 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 07/07/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | Elko |
| River/Stream | Humboldt River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.78897, -115.79659 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Height | 17 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,900 ft |
| Year Completed | 1994 (32 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 58 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 30 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 15 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | CITY OF ELKO |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/07/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10703 |
| Federal ID | NV10703 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |