Crittenden Dam
Crittenden Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada, built in 1957. It carries a Low hazard potential classification and has a fair condition assessment.
About Crittenden Dam
The primary purpose of Crittenden Dam is irrigation. The dam stores and diverts water for agricultural irrigation, supporting farming operations in the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Ruby Land & Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Crittenden Creek.
The dam stands 49 feet tall and stretches 1,100 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 230 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 4,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 110 square miles. Completed in 1957, 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 06/29/2021.
At 49 feet, this dam is taller than 92% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Crittenden Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.53170, -114.17330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 49 ft |
| Dam Height | 39 ft |
| Dam Length | 1,100 ft |
| Year Completed | 1957 (69 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 4,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 230 acres |
| Drainage Area | 110 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 320 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | RUBY LAND & CATTLE COMPANY |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Fair |
| Last Inspection | 06/29/2021 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00108 |
| Federal ID | NV00108 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |