Spring Valley Wash Dam
Spring Valley Wash Dam is an earth dam located in White Pine County, Nevada, built in 1964. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a poor condition assessment.
About Spring Valley Wash Dam
The primary purpose of Spring Valley Wash Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Eldridge Delbert D. (private). It impounds the Spring Valley Wash.
The dam stands 13 feet tall and stretches 1,200 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 63 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 121 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 2 square miles. Completed in 1964, 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 06/09/2021.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | White Pine |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Spring Valley Wash |
| Coordinates | 39.60000, -114.48970 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Height | 13 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,200 ft |
| Year Completed | 1964 (62 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 121 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 100 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 63 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 10 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | ELDRIDGE DELBERT D. |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Poor |
| Last Inspection | 06/09/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00104 |
| Federal ID | NV00104 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |