Tcr Spring Creek Dam
Tcr Spring Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Tcr Spring Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Tcr Spring Creek Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Trout Creek Ranch (private). It impounds the Spring Creek.
The dam stands 26 feet tall and stretches 1,000 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 25 acres, and has a maximum storage capacity of 186 acre-feet.
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 11/19/2019.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Spring Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.86588, -114.11298 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 26 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,000 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 186 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 25 acres |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | TROUT CREEK RANCH |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 11/19/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV10850 |
| Federal ID | NV10850 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |