Pahranagat Upper Cross Dike Dam
Pahranagat Upper Cross Dike Dam is an earth dam located in Lincoln County, Nevada, built in 1978. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pahranagat Upper Cross Dike Dam
The primary purpose of Pahranagat Upper Cross Dike Dam is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Usdi Fish & Wildlife Service (federal). It impounds the White River near Moapa.
The dam stands 11 feet tall and stretches 1,572 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 120 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 392 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2,625 square miles. Completed in 1978, the structure is 48 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 04/23/2019.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lincoln |
| Nearest City | Moapa |
| River/Stream | White River |
| Coordinates | 37.30240, -115.12790 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Height | 11 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,572 ft |
| Year Completed | 1978 (48 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 392 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 357 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 120 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2,625 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 910 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | USDI FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 04/23/2019 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV20144 |
| Federal ID | NV20144 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |