Dorsey Creek Dam
Dorsey Creek Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1953. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Dorsey Creek Dam
The primary purpose of Dorsey 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 Hooper Frank (private). It impounds the Dorsey Creek.
The dam stands 42 feet tall and stretches 567 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 14 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 150 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 9 square miles. Completed in 1953, 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 07/01/2021.
At 42 feet, this dam is taller than 89% of dams nationwide.
Search for dams near your address to see all dams in your area with hazard classifications and safety data.
Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Dorsey Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.06360, -115.81110 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 42 ft |
| Dam Height | 35 ft |
| Dam Length | 567 ft |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 150 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 14 acres |
| Drainage Area | 9 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 360 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Controlled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | HOOPER FRANK |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 07/01/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00052 |
| Federal ID | NV00052 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |