Mud Meadows Dam
Mud Meadows Dam is an earth dam located in Humboldt County, Nevada, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Mud Meadows Dam
The primary purpose of Mud Meadows Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Kudrna Jim (private). It impounds the Mud Meadow Creek.
The dam stands 37 feet tall and stretches 1,500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 250 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 2,750 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 12 square miles. Completed in 1961, the structure is well into its service life at over 50 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 07/23/2020.
At 37 feet, this dam is taller than 84% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Humboldt |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Mud Meadow Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.31170, -119.16390 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 37 ft |
| Dam Height | 33 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 2,750 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 2,750 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,397 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 250 acres |
| Drainage Area | 12 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 2,300 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | KUDRNA JIM |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 07/23/2020 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00027 |
| Federal ID | NV00027 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |