Boies Reservoir Dam
Boies Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1969. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Boies Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Boies 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 Boies Ranches (private). It impounds the Jakes Creek near Henry.
The dam stands 44 feet tall and stretches 1,315 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 62 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 472 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 28 square miles. Completed in 1969, 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 poor, meaning the dam has recognized safety deficiencies that require remediation to address risks. The most recent inspection on record was 06/29/2021.
At 44 feet, this dam is taller than 90% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | Henry |
| River/Stream | Jakes Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.60690, -114.88990 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Height | 44 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,315 ft |
| Year Completed | 1969 (57 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 472 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 62 acres |
| Drainage Area | 28 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 3,250 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | BOIES RANCHES |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00074 |
| Federal ID | NV00074 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |