Pitt Taylor Lower Dam
Pitt Taylor Lower Dam is an earth dam located in Pershing County, Nevada. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Pitt Taylor Lower Dam
The primary purpose of Pitt Taylor Lower Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Pershing County Water Conservation District (local government). It impounds the Humboldt River-os near Lovelock.
The dam stands 15 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 700 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 20,200 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 45 square miles.
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 05/10/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Pershing |
| Nearest City | Lovelock |
| River/Stream | Humboldt River-os |
| Coordinates | 40.60970, -118.29970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Height | 15 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 20,200 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 20,200 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 20,000 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 700 acres |
| Drainage Area | 45 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 600 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | PERSHING COUNTY WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT |
| Owner Type | Local Government |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 05/10/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00063 |
| Federal ID | NV00063 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |