Boyd Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1998. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 36 ft36 ft tall and 500 ft long, taller than 82% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. 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 Boyd Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Boyd Reservoir Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Hooper Frank (private). It impounds the Rabbit Creek near Ryndon.
The dam stands 36 feet tall and stretches 500 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 400 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 830 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 31 square miles. Completed in 1998, the structure is 28 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 06/30/2021.
At 36 feet, this dam is taller than 82% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | Ryndon |
| River/Stream | Rabbit Creek |
| Coordinates | 40.83470, -115.53140 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 36 ft |
| Dam Height | 28 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1998 (28 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 830 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 400 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 400 acres |
| Drainage Area | 31 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 855 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Hooper Frank |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/30/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00051 |
| Federal ID | NV00051 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |