Fernley Pond Dam #3
Fernley Pond Dam #3 is an earth dam located in Lyon County, Nevada, built in 1958. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
About Fernley Pond Dam #3
The primary purpose of Fernley Pond Dam #3 is fish and wildlife pond. The dam creates habitat for fish and wildlife, supporting local ecosystems and potentially serving conservation goals. The dam is owned by Nevada Department Of Wildlife (state). It impounds the Fernley Sink-tr.
The dam stands 18 feet tall and stretches 3,691 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 95 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 760 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 0 square miles. Completed in 1958, 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 unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. The most recent inspection on record was 04/25/2022.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Lyon |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Fernley Sink-tr |
| Coordinates | 39.62530, -119.12400 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Height | 18 ft |
| Dam Length | 3,691 ft |
| Year Completed | 1958 (68 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 760 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 476 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 95 acres |
| Drainage Area | 0 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 50 cfs |
| Spillway Type | None |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Fish and Wildlife Pond |
| Owner | NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE |
| Owner Type | State |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 04/25/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00066 |
| Federal ID | NV00066 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |