Valmy Evaporation Pond E
Valmy Evaporation Pond E is an earth dam located in Humboldt County, Nevada, built in 1980. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Valmy Evaporation Pond E
Valmy Evaporation Pond E is a dam in Humboldt, Nevada. The dam is owned by Nv Energy - North Valmy (public utility). It impounds the Humboldt River-os.
The dam stands 12 feet tall and stretches 4,345 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 27 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 270 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1980, the structure is 46 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/04/2019.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Humboldt River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.88492, -117.16614 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 12 ft |
| Dam Height | 10 ft |
| Dam Length | 4,345 ft |
| Year Completed | 1980 (46 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 270 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 185 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 27 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Other |
| Owner | NV ENERGY - NORTH VALMY |
| Owner Type | Public Utility |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/04/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10762 |
| Federal ID | NV10762 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |