Groundhog Res is a dam located in Elko County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
Hazard potentialLowFailure would cause limited damage
ConditionNot assessed
Emergency action planNone on file
Last inspectionNot reported
Height9 ft
Dam profile
NID height · 9 ft9 ft tall. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Groundhog Res
Groundhog Res is a dam in Elko, Nevada.
The dam stands 9 feet tall, and has a maximum storage capacity of 225 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.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Coordinates | 41.92970, -116.33850 |
Physical Characteristics
| NID Height | 9 ft |
| Dam Height | 9 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 225 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 70 acre-ft |
Ownership & Safety
| Owner Type | Not Listed |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not assessed |
| Emergency Action Plan | No |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00043 |
| Federal ID | NV00043 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |
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