Dake Reservoir Dam is an earth dam located in Elko County, Nevada. It carries a Significant hazard potential classification and has a unsatisfactory condition assessment.
Dam profile
NID height · 34 ft34 ft tall and 2,510 ft long, taller than 78% of U.S. dams with a recorded height. Height is drawn to scale against a two-story house, about 25 ft; the profile is a generic embankment section and the water level is illustrative.
About Dake Reservoir Dam
The primary purpose of Dake 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 Ruby Land & Cattle Company (private). It impounds the Thousand Springs Creek.
The dam stands 34 feet tall and stretches 2,510 feet across, creates a reservoir covering 100 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 3,300 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 796 square miles.
This dam has a significant hazard potential classification, meaning that a failure could cause significant economic damage — flooding roads, bridges, or property downstream — but is not expected to result in loss of life. Its condition is rated unsatisfactory, indicating serious safety deficiencies exist that require immediate attention or remedial action. An emergency action plan is in place for this dam. The most recent inspection on record was 03/01/2022.
At 34 feet, this dam is taller than 78% of dams nationwide.
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Location
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Nearest City | None |
| River/Stream | Thousand Springs Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.36310, -114.08330 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Height | 34 ft |
| Dam Length | 2,510 ft |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 3,300 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 100 acres |
| Drainage Area | 796 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 6,650 cfs |
| Spillway Type | Uncontrolled |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | Ruby Land & Cattle Company |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Significant |
| Condition Assessment | Unsatisfactory |
| Last Inspection | 03/01/2022 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Yes |
Identifiers
| NID ID | NV00109 |
| Federal ID | NV00109 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |