Dry Creek Dam
Dry Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1961. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dry Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Dry 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 Petan Company Of Nevada Inc (private). It impounds the Dry Creek.
The dam stands 70 feet tall and stretches 1,218 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 110 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 1,940 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 10 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 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 07/24/2023.
At 70 feet, this dam is taller than 96% of all dams in the United States.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dry Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.80168, -116.24443 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 70 ft |
| Dam Height | 50 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,218 ft |
| Year Completed | 1961 (65 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1,940 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 110 acres |
| Drainage Area | 10 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,118 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PETAN COMPANY OF NEVADA INC |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/24/2023 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00042 |
| Federal ID | NV00042 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |